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Inner 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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Edinburgh Gardens (South) Playground
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 3/10
Families save Edinburgh Gardens (South) Playground because it can feel calmer on the ears, crowds are often easier to manage — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Coronet Park
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Coronet Park because it can feel calmer on the ears - 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.
Newport Lakes Reserve
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Newport Lakes Reserve because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Coburg Lake Reserve
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Coburg Lake Reserve because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
St Vincent Gardens
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save St Vincent Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Edinburgh Gardens
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Edinburgh Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Ruffey Lake Park
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Ruffey Lake Park because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Queens Park
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Queens Park because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Treasury Gardens
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Treasury Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Fitzroy Gardens
Noise 2/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Fitzroy Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Darling Gardens
Noise 2/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Darling Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Jackson Dodds Cafe Melbourne
Noise 3/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Jackson Dodds Cafe Melbourne because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
The Atrium
Noise 4/10Light 2/10Crowd 5/10
Families save The Atrium because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Birrarung Marr Playground
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Birrarung Marr Playground 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.
Foley Reserve
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Foley Reserve because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Wombat Bend Playground
Noise 4/10Light 3/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Wombat Bend Playground because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.