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Northern suburbs 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Merri Park
Noise 1/10Light 4/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Merri Park because it can feel calmer on the ears - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Middle Child
Noise 3/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Middle Child because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Mama Bear Cafe
Noise 3/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Mama Bear 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 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.
The Children’s Neurodiversity Clinic
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 4/10
Families save The Children's Neurodiversity Clinic because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Neurofrontiers Clinic Hub
Noise 4/10Light 4/10Crowd 4/10
Families save Neurofrontiers Clinic Hub because it’s easier when you plan around the quietest window - with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.
Brother Hen
Noise 3/10Light 5/10Crowd 5/10
Families save Brother Hen because it can feel calmer on the ears — with fewer surprise stressors when you time it right.