Muddy's is a modern, fun, safe, splash playground and parkland.

It incorporates active, passive, interactive and educational facilities with a combination of play equipment including:

  • Water play areas
  • Flying fox
  • Sound chimes
  • Rope bridge
  • Slides
  • Mouse wheel
  • Play houses
  • See-saw
  • Trick track
  • Puzzle games

Please note that the all abilities Liberty Swing uses the MLAK national keying system. For access please ask at Muddy's Cafe.

Opening hours

Every day from 9am to 7pm (including public holidays and weekends).

Sections of Muddy's are closed for maintenance on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings until noon. Even when maintenance works are being carried out, Council aims to have at least half the playground available for use.

Amenities

  • Public toilets
  • BBQ and picnic tables
  • Cafe
  • Free public car park and on-street parking

For the comfort and safety of all users, please adhere to these simple rules:

  • All children must be supervised by an adult at all times
  • No running in the splash play areas
  • No throwing of sand
  • No skateboards, roller blades or bikes (please dismount)
  • No alcohol

Last Updated: 5 October 2021

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