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HOT: Gardiner Reserve, Haines St, North Melbourne

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Gardiner Reserve was surprisingly empty on our visit, despite it being one of only two playgrounds in North Melbourne – an area that is increasingly filled with young families.

The playground and surrounding grassy area were neat and tidy and it’s separated into three different areas.

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For toddlers there is a fort with various things to climb and slide, as well as binoculars, shop front and steering wheel.

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There is also a second sand pit play area with noughts and crosses, an abacus and shop front.  Best of all were the two toddler swings side by side – a really handy feature when both Baby 2.0 and Lady AB still need a seat with a restraint.

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For older kids there is a fort, spiral slide, abacus, noughts and crosses, various ladders and poles, monkey bars, tunnel and two regular swings. My kids couldn’t get up on any of the equipment there other than the spring rider so it was good to have other options.

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While Gardiner Reserve isn’t so amazing that you’d cross town for it I think it has been laid out quite nicely for all ages and it’s a great little community area for North Melbourne and nearby locals.

Features:

  • suitable for toddlers;
  • suitable for older children;
  • partial fencing;
  • partial natural shade;
  • picnic tables and benches; and
  • water tap and barbecue.

Gardiner Reserve, Haines St, North Melbourne

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About Joyce Watts

Joyce Watts is a former intellectual property, IT and media lawyer turned serial entrepreneur.

As well as being the founder of TOT: HOT OR NOT she helps businesses with their SEO, email marketing & social media as BrightSmart.com.au; she owns an online bike store CycleStyle.com.au and develops and produces creative experiences for families via WheelieGoodFun.com. She used to publish another popular lifestyle and food blog called MEL: HOT OR NOT The decisive guide to Melbourne.

She lives in inner-city Melbourne with her husband, two children and seven bikes.

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