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HOT: Trueman Reserve, Cranbourne West

Housing developers know that a fantastic playground is a drawcard and a showcase for the area. In Cranbourne West you’ll find Trueman Reserve, part of the Clarinda Park development.

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The spacious playground uses standard playground equipment to great effect. There’s a sunny colour scheme – red, yellow and orange – and enough equipment to engage younger and older kids.

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For adventurous kids there are plenty of opportunities for challenging physical play.

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The highlight is a tall web climbing frame which leads out into a long slide.

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There’s also a large nest swing, climbing fort with a spider’s web, monkey bars, balance poles and three in-ground trampolines.


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Smaller kids will enjoy the smaller fort, slides and climbing wall and fireman’s pole, the two smaller swings, rockers and see-saw.

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The space is surrounded by covered BBQs and picnic tables, though check that the barbecues are in use before you plan a party there (as they were not working when we visited). There are public toilets on site.

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Next to the playground is a fenced-off dog park with play equipment for the pooches and surrounding paths are great for biking and scootering.

At the moment most of the shade is in the two pavilions as the greenery is all new. However, its location seems to catch a nice breeze so even in full sun it’s not burning hot. Still bring a hat and sunscreen though!

Trueman Reserve is a generally well-thought-out play space and if you’re not local you can combine it with a visit to other excellent playgrounds in the City of Casey – Megasaurus playground at Livingstone Cranbourne and Casey Fields.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”thon-hot-tips-panel”]Tips for Trueman Reserve:

  • Suitable for toddlers;
  • Suitable for older kids;
  • Off leash fenced dog path next door;
  • Next to bike/walking/scootering path;
  • Sheltered picnic tables and BBQ areas (check BBQs are in operation, as they were not working on our visit);
  • Toilets with change facilities;
  • Water tap; and
  • Free parking.

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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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