With around 94,600 children in Tasmania under the age of 15* it is no doubt that playgrounds are important to families to enjoy the fresh Tassie air all year round.

Along with the importance for families 66% of Tasmanian’s own at least 1 dog*, finding somewhere where you can exercise your dog and take the children to the park is important for most Tassie households.

Here are our top 10 recommendations for playgrounds/dog exercise areas:

1. John Turnbull Park, Corner of Lenah Valley Road and Creek Road
2. Train Park, CNR Hill Street/Warwick Street, West Hobart
3. Marivelle Esplanade, Sandy Bay
4. Sandown Park, Long Beach Reserve
5. Mount Nelson Oval, Nelson Road
6. Suncoast Dog Park, Blackmans Bay
7. South Street Reserve, Bellerive
8. Clare Street Oval, New Town
9. Cornelian Bay Playground, New Town
10. Wentworth Play Park, Salacia Avenue, Howrah
Dog Friendly
Children’s playground

Proudly tested by Eliza Morgan and Ralph the Labradoodle.

 

*Statistic taken from www.canstar.com.au and www.abs.gov.au