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Greater Melbourne sensory-friendly spaces
A calm, magazine-style shortlist for families who need quieter, softer, less busy options - plus a map to see what’s nearby.
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Jells Park
The Button Factory
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground
We Rock The Spectrum – Berwick
Cuto Kids Cafe Blackburn
Wally Tew Reserve Playground
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace
MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe
Cheeky Chewies Cafe
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We Rock the Spectrum – Moorabbin
Noise 1/10Light 5/10Crowd 3/10
Families save We Rock the Spectrum - Moorabbin because it can feel calmer on the ears, crowds are often easier to manage - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Jells Park
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families often save this spot because it can feel more manageable — fewer sensory surprises, and easier transitions for little nervous systems.
The Button Factory
Noise 3/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save The Button Factory because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Thomas Street South Reserve Playground
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Thomas Street South Reserve Playground because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
We Rock The Spectrum – Berwick
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save We Rock The Spectrum - Berwick because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Cuto Kids Cafe Blackburn
Noise 2/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Cuto Kids Cafe Blackburn because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Wally Tew Reserve Playground
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Wally Tew Reserve Playground because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Diamond Creek Regional Playspace
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Diamond Creek Regional Playspace because lighting tends to be gentler — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe
Noise 3/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save MiniTown Kids Party Play Cafe because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Cheeky Chewies Cafe
Noise 3/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Cheeky Chewies Cafe because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art
Noise 2/10Light 5/10Crowd 6/10
Families save MoPA: Museum of Play and Art because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
MoPA: Museum of Play and Art
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 4/10
Families save MoPA: Museum of Play and Art because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Billanook College
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Billanook College because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
TwistED Science Moorabbin
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 4/10
Families save TwistED Science Moorabbin because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Silo Park Playground, A Livvi’s Place
Noise 3/10Light 4/10Crowd 6/10
Families save Silo Park Playground, A Livvi's Place because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Yabby Hill Park
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Yabby Hill Park because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Jells Park Playscape
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Jells Park Playscape because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Little Growling Cafe
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Little Growling Cafe because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.