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This is one of the newer playgrounds around Clayton. It’s called Cameron Avenue Reserve, and it’s in a quiet residential area. It’s actually two playgrounds, one on each side of a narrow road.
One side is red, pink and yellow and looks great in photos, with a place for the kids to ride and a BBQ. The other side has slides and swings that suit big kids and little kids both. The one thing I didn’t see was a toilet.
It Looks Different to Most Aussie Playgrounds
I’ve seen a lot of plain Aussie log-style playgrounds, so a bright, high-contrast one feels like a breath of fresh air. No kid can resist candy colours.
The yellow wall especially made my baby think of his picture book, the scene with the little mouse eating cheese. If you want photos, this is a good one.
Cross the narrow little road and the other side has a taller enclosed spiral slide and lots of climbing nets. That gives high-energy kids more space to burn it off. If there’s still energy left, there’s a really smooth looped path where you can ride a scooter for a while.
The Bigger Kids’ Side
Walk across the narrow road and the other side has a higher enclosed spiral slide and lots of climbing nets, which gives high-energy kids more space to burn it off.
If you still have energy left, there’s a smooth looping path where you can ride a scooter. Our kid also rode his bike there, so bring one if you have it.
Great for Families With a Big Kid and a Little Kid
If you have one older and one younger kid, this layout is really easy. Each of them can play on their own side and no one gets bored, and you can see both from the middle.
BBQs and Parties
Both sides have bright colours, and there are BBQs, a gazebo and bins. It would be a good spot for a small get-together, or a fairy-tale style outdoor birthday party.
The BMX Track Next Door
Next to Cameron Avenue Reserve there’s a pretty big BMX track. It’s better for older kids, about 8 and up, and it’s rough, so it’s best to have a parent with them.
Tips
- The ground has some black tyre marks. They don’t look great up close, so find an angle that avoids them when you take photos.
- There are no toilets here, so sort that out before you come.
- If your kid isn’t done playing, there’s another park about a 5 minute drive away that has toilets.
Cameron Avenue Reserve
Cameron Avenue, Oakleigh South VIC 3167, near Clayton
If you want more Melbourne playgrounds in the south-east, our Pixieland M-City review is a good indoor option in Clayton, and our Roselyn Crescent Reserve and Mill Park All Abilities Play Space reviews cover two more. For planning around the holidays, see our VIC school holidays and term dates for 2026 page.
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