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Three…parks and gardens to explore in the City of Casey

Tooradin’s Foreshore Playground

Get active and playful at Tooradin’s foreshore playground, which offers a fresh design to draw in some fun coastal vibes. The playground is for children of all ages and abilities. It features a three-tiered lighthouse comprising two slides, rock wall challenge, a custom octopus sculpture and more. Location: Foreshore Road, Tooradin.

Wilson Botanic Park Berwick

Take the opportunity to enjoy a train ride past Anniversary Lake, Lakeside, The Amphitheatre and Basalt Lake with its towering basalt cliffs. Operating 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. The Little Red Train will operate daily during school holidays and Friday – Sunday, as well as Public Holidays. The Little Red Train departs near Fairy Dell. Location: 668 Princes Highway, Berwick.

Cranbourne Gardens

As one of Victoria’s most precious areas of native bushland, nature lovers can explore 363 hectares of untouched heathlands, wetlands and woodlands, see Australian native plant life and even spot native birds, mammals and reptiles. Location: Corner Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne.

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