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Skinners Adventure Playground
An outdoor adventure playground in South Melbourne for families with children aged five to twelve. The council provides staffed opening hours and school-holiday activities, with picnic space and shade trees.
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Plan the visit
- Suitable ages
- Children aged 5 to 12. Adults may enter only when accompanying children. Source ↗
- Term-time opening
- Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 5.30pm; weekends noon to 4.30pm. Closed public holidays. Source ↗
- School holidays
- Noon to 4.30pm daily, with activities 1pm to 3pm on weekdays. Closed public holidays and 25 December to 1 January inclusive. Source ↗
- Weather and closures
- Extreme heat, heavy rain, thunderstorms, staffing and maintenance can close the playground. Check the council-linked Google listing before travelling. Source ↗
- Food and bookings
- Nut-free site. Bring suitable snacks; birthday and other group bookings are not accepted. Source ↗
- Address
- 211A Dorcas Street, South Melbourne Source ↗
Research sources
Operator website checked 2026-09-27. This is desk research from official sources, not a review of a visit. Programmes, prices and availability can change.