Playgrounds in Knox

Did you know that there are over 200 playgrounds in Knox? Our playgrounds cater for children of all ages and abilities.

To find a local playground, you can view our Google map showing the location of all Knox playgrounds, or you can view our playgrounds listed by suburb below.

As part of Council's annual playground renewal program, Juniper and Inchcape Reserves in Wantirna will be upgraded with new equipment for all age groups.

The upgrade works will aim to increase visibility, improve park amenities and encourage nature based play.
To view the concept plans download the flyers at the bottom of the page.

Knox Council is responsible for the management of over 200 play spaces in parks and reserves. Council's role includes planning, designing and managing these spaces. To guide Council the Knox Play Space Plan (2013-2023) has been prepared that:

Importantly, the Plan identifies that the notion of children’s play provision has evolved significantly in recent years. As such consideration in the Plan is given to:

The Knox Play Space Plan is aligned with the Playground Asset Management Plan, and the Knox Open Space Plan. This enables Council to ensure that investment in play spaces is appropriate to local needs and reflects the character of a local reserve.

Download the Knox Play Space Plan 2013-2023

Report damage to a playground

As part of Council's Asset Management Program, selected playgrounds are renewed on an annual basis (subject to Council's budget process). See which playgrounds are being renewed this year.