Accessible Playground In Mentone Racecourse ReserveMentone Racecourse Reserve

Mentone Racecourse Reserve sits on the spot of the former horse racing course which operated from 1888 to 1948. The racecourse continued as a training ground until 1972 when the area was sold as a housing estate.

The playground has honoured the horse racing theme with decorated images of racehorses. horse jumps, jockey & life-size horse statues & ride on rocking horse springers overlooking the water. The playground also features a wooden maze, flying fox, merry-go-round, climbing net, slides, swings & a sandpit. There is also a half court basketball, AFL & soccer posts, & a tennis rebound wall.

At the centrepiece of the park is an ornamental lake with water fountains, home to ducks & water birds surrounded by accessible walking trails & bridges & landscaped open spaces.

There are multiple BBQs, sheltered & non sheltered seating, accessible toilets, baby changing facilities & free parking available at the reserve.