Scammell Reserve

This sweet little playground has been updated fairly recently. It’s a toddler playground and there’s not a great deal to it. I presume the tennis courts get used quite a bit, so the playground would be a nice little distraction for the children. I’m not sure how long the distraction would last though.
The entire play area is rubber floored and a sheltered table/​chair area plus BBQ are set up in between the playground and the tennis courts.
There’s plenty of room to run about and kick a ball. Although I didn’t see a drinking fountain, I’m sure there’s something nearby, perhaps beside the Scout Hall.
*Dogs allowed (see photos)*
*Tennis courts*
*BBQ*
*Sheltered table/​chair area*

If you live in the Eastern suburbs and are looking for a great park to take the kids, Scammell Reserve could be just the ticket.
Accessed from either Fisher Street at Fullarton or Culross Avenue at Myrtle Bank, this park lies on the boundary between the two suburbs.
Whereas a lot of parks are a bit dinky in size these days, this one is BIG with plenty of room for the kids (and the big kids) to run around in. Take the footy with you because this space is perfect for a game of kick to kick. Other facilities on site include tennis courts and an electric barbie. There’s an abundance of shade and a playground with good equipment for the littlies. I like to take a blanket and a book and lie under one of the trees.
Even though you’re literally a stone’s throw from a main road (Fullarton Road) you’re actually pretty isolated from all the traffic noise which suits me just fine. The other thing that I like is the Fisher Street side is just across the road from a retirement village which I think is good for the residents and gives them a nice outlook even if there aren’t too many of them out kicking the soccer ball around.
Take note if you’re not a dog person because this is a designated dog park. Pooches are allowed off their leashes in this park between the hours of 5pm to 10am. Outside of those hours they must be on a leash. And if you are a dog person — remember to be a poo picker upper or risk a fine from the council.