St Kilda Adventure Playground

Opening hours are subject to change due to extreme weather events and staffing availability. The playground may be closed unexpectedly for the following reasons: 

• Temperature exceeds 35 degrees  
• Forecast temperature is 38 degrees or above  
• During hail, heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms  
• Due to poor air quality from smoke, bush fires or pollution  
• For maintenance, safety audits and staff training  
• Staffing shortages (the playground must be supervised by a minimum two workers) 
• When programs and activities for specific groups of children are being hosted at the playground  

To check if the playground is open, please visit the St Kilda Adventure Playground Google page.

Memberships are available for young people aged 5 to 12 years who live in the City of Port Phillip and would benefit from the playgrounds' programs.

If you would like to become a member, please contact the Middle Years Services Team Leader on 0479 187 364 or visit the Playground to speak with a staff member.

Members of the playground are offered the following programs: 

• After-school walking bus from St Kilda Primary School to St Kilda Adventure Playground every Thursday
• Thursday evening program from 5:30 to 7pm
• School Holiday programs 12pm (midday) to 4:30pm Tuesday to Friday  

Council’s 10-year financial plan has allocated $3.445m for Skinners and St Kilda to be upgraded.

The upgrades will be informed by the following design principles. That Adventure Playgrounds will:

• Facilitate risky (but safe) play
• Be accessible, safe and welcoming for all: meeting DDA compliance and CEPTED best practice
• Provide a connection to nature and the natural environment
• Place children and young people at the heart of design
• Provide a unique aesthetic that recognises the past and is delivered for the future

Consultation to inform the upgrades will occur in the 22/23 financial year.

The St Kilda Adventure Playground no longer accepts birthday party bookings.

However, we are happy to assist and make accommodations for families that may rely on the birthday party bookings due to personal circumstance.

This may include families living in transitional housing, lower income families, families with complex living arrangements or the like. We work with our community partners to support/engage families connected with varied services. This support includes utilising the community and family friendly Adventure Playground spaces.

If you would like to hire the space for a birthday party and believe you identify with the above, you can making a booking by speaking with staff or calling the phone numbers below.

The City of Port Phillip has an ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of young people.

Adventure Playground Program facilitators follow strict adherence to child safety standards when operating scheduled programs.

We enact these commitments via the Child Safe Standards, formally endorsed by Council on 15 November 2017.

If a staff member suspects or receives a report that a child is the subject of abuse or negative treatment they are obliged to report it through the appropriate channels so it can be escalated through Child Protection authorities.

All complaints raised will be treated with strict privacy, seriousness and confidentiality.

All Adventure Playground Staff have robust prevention, training, supervision and reporting activities to ensure a child’s safety.

For general information on Victoria Government Guidelines and Legislation see Child Safe-Standards Resources DHHS.

For general information on the City of Port Phillips position please, see our Child Safe Standards.