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Livvi’s Place Casey

Lyndhurst Playground MTWM score 3.1 Calm tier D Google 4.5 / 5 406 reviews ⚠️ Caution

Families often save this spot because it can feel more manageable — fewer sensory surprises, and easier transitions for little nervous systems.

Sits between green and red. Doable with the right timing and supports.

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ScorecardFast sensory snapshot
⚠️ Caution

Sits between green and red. Doable with the right timing and supports.

Scorecard average 6.8
Noise
7/10
Light
7 to 10*/10
Crowd
6/10

Every child is different. Use this as a support plan, not a label. If something doesn't fit your kid, ditch it. Outdoor lighting is weather and time dependent (glare can spike).

At a glanceNoise, light, crowd
Noise High (7/10)
Light High (7/10)
Crowd Medium (6/10)
Wheelchair entrance Listed as step free

Quick visit wins

  • 🥨 Bring one safe snack + water. Regulation is harder when hungry or thirsty.
  • 🥨 Bring one safe snack + water. Regulation is harder on an empty tank.
  • ♿ Quick access check: confirm the step-free entrance on arrival and note the smoothest route to toilets.
What to expectShort first, details inside

Families often save this spot because it can feel more manageable — fewer sensory surprises, and easier transitions for little nervous systems.

Read the full venue notes

Tips.

Bring one familiar comfort item and build in small reset pauses. A little predictability goes a long way.

About.

Livvi's Place Casey is a playground space in Lyndhurst, Melbourne — a sensory-aware snapshot to help families plan with more confidence. It’s currently rated 4.5 on Google (403 reviews).

Prepare before you goPractical supports

This is general information and not medical advice. If you're concerned about safety or health, check with your clinician.

Set the visit up for a win

  • Preview the plan in one minute: where you're going, what you'll do first, and how you'll leave.
  • Use a tiny visual plan (3 steps). Example: “arrive → do one thing → snack + go”.
  • Agree on a “done” signal (card/hand sign/word) so leaving isn't a debate mid-overload.

Pack your sensory kit (small but mighty)

  • Noise: headphones/ear defenders + a comfort sound or playlist.
  • Light: hat/sunnies/tinted lenses + a “face away from lights” seat plan.
  • Body: chewy/fidget + something heavy-worky (stretch band / push-the-wall game).
  • Fuel: safe snack + water (hangry looks like overload).

Meltdown / shutdown plan (safety-first)

  • Lower demands fast: fewer words, fewer questions, slower pace.
  • Move to your “exit spot” (outside / car / quiet corner). Safety beats finishing the activity.
  • Co-regulate: calm voice + simple choices (“outside or bathroom?”).
  • After: recovery time counts. No post-mortem in the moment. Debrief later if needed.

Quick trigger check (for this space)

  • Most likely load points here: noise, light.
  • Plan the first 10 minutes to be low-demand: arrive, orient, pick a safe base, then decide.
Plan for this spaceArrival → base → exit

A quick, trigger-aware plan built from the scorecard + what this place is like.

Here's your MTWM game plan for Livvi’s Place Casey.

Timing tip: Weekday mornings (calmest window)

Crowd levels can vary. A short wait is okay, a long wait usually isn't.

Noise is a likely trigger. Go in with headphones ready, not as a last resort.

Natural light is a wildcard. Sun, glare and wind can feel like too much quickly.

First 10 minutes: do a quick lap, pick a “home base”, and keep demands low (orientation beats achievement).

Accessibility: Google lists a wheelchair-accessible entrance here. It is still worth checking toilets and paths once you arrive.

5 MTWM tipsCustom to this visit

Practical, do-this-not-that tips - tuned to this space’s likely triggers.

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🥨 Bring one safe snack + water. Regulation is harder when hungry or thirsty.

2

🥨 Bring one safe snack + water. Regulation is harder on an empty tank.

3

♿ Quick access check: confirm the step-free entrance on arrival and note the smoothest route to toilets.

4

🚪 Lock in the exit plan early: show the car/outside spot so leaving is a known step, not a surprise.

5

🧠 When overload starts: slow voice, simple choices, no extra questions.

Trust & evidenceMethod + sources

Why you can trust this page

Consistent method Practical, family-first Peer-reviewed summaries

What we do

  • Turn the scorecard + venue notes into a short visit plan: arrive → safe base → easy exit.
  • Flag likely triggers (noise, light, crowds) and suggest supports you can actually use.
  • Keep language simple. No jargon, no labels - just a support plan.

Reviewed

Team: MTWM Editorial Team

Updated: December 30, 2025

Evidence highlights

Short, trustworthy ideas we draw on - written for real-life use (not academic reading).

Regulation & recovery
Useful for calm-down planning, co-regulation, and family strategies.
Source Emotion dysregulation interventions in autism: systematic review (Nuske et al., 2023)
Predictability helps
Supports pre-briefing, predictable scripts, and “what happens next”.
Source Social narratives (\"social stories\") in ASD: scoping review (Como et al., 2023)
Environment tweaks
Highlights sensory supports and structured exposure approaches.
Source Sensory over-responsivity interventions in autism: review (Yuan et al., 2022)
Predictability helps
Backs visual planning and step-by-step routines (helpful beyond ADHD too).
Source Visual activity schedules in ADHD: systematic review (Thomas et al., 2022)
Regulation & recovery
Supports the “reset outside” idea for attention + regulation.
Source Green space and ADHD symptoms (Kuo & Taylor, 2004)
Predictability helps
Explains why everyday environments can feel intense and unpredictable.
Source Sensory experiences of autistic adults in public spaces (MacLennan et al., 2023)
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Google reviews snapshotNewest 3
N. Bar 5.0/5 - a week ago

Nice park, good for younger kiddies

Catherine Don 3.0/5 - a week ago

Flying fox is broken

____SPIDER____ 5.0/5 - 4 weeks ago