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
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
Families save Coronet Park because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Jells Park
Families often save this spot because it can feel more manageable — fewer sensory surprises, and easier transitions for little nervous systems.
Newport Lakes Reserve
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
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
Families save St Vincent Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Edinburgh Gardens
Families save Edinburgh Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Ruffey Lake Park
Families save Ruffey Lake Park because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Queens Park
Families save Queens Park because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Treasury Gardens
Families save Treasury Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Fitzroy Gardens
Families save Fitzroy Gardens because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Darling Gardens
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
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
Families save The Atrium because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Birrarung Marr Playground
Families save Birrarung Marr Playground because lighting tends to be gentler — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Cuto Kids Cafe Blackburn
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
Families save Foley Reserve because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Wombat Bend Playground
Families save Wombat Bend Playground because lighting tends to be gentler - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.