Top Rated Parks to Visit in Bacchus Marsh

"Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens are one of Australia’s most significant cool climate gardens. Located about four kilometres from the centre of town on the shore of Lake Wendouree, they cover 40 hectares and are a popular heritage and recreation destination for residents and visitors. The Gardens are open all day, all year, and until 9pm from October to April, and are free to enter."

"The blooms of the Camellia, emerald green grass, and the tall tree cover filled with lichen are but few beautiful features of the Botanical Gardens. Situated approximately 2.5miles (4km) from the CBD, the Botanical Gardens are one of Australia’s remarkably peaceful climate gardens. The gardens occupy a massive 99 acres, presenting a perfect place to unwind and quiet the mind."

"Spend some time wandering (and letting the kids loose) in these beautiful botanical gardens, located on Lake Wendouree. Broken into four zones, it is easy to see why these gardens are loved by locals. Take a guided tour through the gardens or just enjoy the plant life and marble statues on display."

"The Lake Wendouree Adventure Playground is a must see for all kids on holidays in Ballarat. This enormous playground is built entirely from wood and features equipment that has to be seen to be believed. It is an all ages playground where a family can easily spend a few hours tiring kids out Undercover barbeque facilities are on site."

"Lake Wendouree Adventure Playground is one of the best playgrounds in all of Ballarat. It attracts people of all ages. The interesting part about the splendid Lake Wendouree Adventure Playground is that everything you see here is made of wood!"

"Summer days are best spent splashing around in the centre’s three outdoor pools (a heated 50-metre pool, a learn to swim pool, and a shaded toddlers pool) in the outdoor water play park with its sprinklers and fountains, or even the centre’s playground. Post-swim, relax in the shaded areas that line the poolside or visit the neighbouring Eureka Stockade park. Cost: $5 per adult, $4.20 per child (aged 5-16 years old), $15 for a family; kids under five enter free."

"And, if you love indoor waters- then this is your chance to splash into some of the best pool waters in all of Ballarat, and give it a go!. Wanna swim like a professional?. Did you know they give out swimming lessons too?"

"Ballarat has some of the best scenes for you as you have seen by now. But, there is one more thing quite popular to the tourists who come to cherish the unexplained beauty of Ballarat- the Black Hill Reserve.An empty space of almost 260 acres- Ballarat is one of the best places you could go to if you want to be close to nature. Also, there are a lot of unknown wildlife species along with some of the exotic migratory birds nesting right here."

"Bring them out to Black Hill reserve to try out their mountain bike moves. Dirt tracks wind through bushland giving kids thrill as the ride downhill. Parents, bring along a picnic and sit at one of the picnic tables on site."

"Are you looking for a quaint exotic spot to have your picnic and observe some good scenes too?. Wait no more for we might have an ideal location just for you. Lake Esmond Botanical Park is one of the top tourist attractions in all of Ballarat when it comes to finding a peaceful location to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.The best part of this park is the amazing lake."

"Green Gully Reserve was upgrade in 2019 and you can’t miss the playspace thanks to the huge tall tower with two green twisting slides marking the playground!. If height was a factor, you could argue it's the biggest playground in Melbourne!. Green Gully Reserve, 151C Green Gully Road, Keilor Downs"

"Curlew Community Park has play equipment, a sand pit and water pump, basket swing, half basketball court and a track for scooters, roller skates and more. Curlew Community Park, Epsom Street, Laverton"

"A skate park, water play, fun equipment and right near Sunshine CBD!. Sunvale Community Park really is a hub for the local community. Sunvale Community Park, Sunshine"

"Part of Woodlea, Frontier Park has quality equipment, with three big tree house structures to climb between, a sandpit, water play and some nature play space. There is also a small skate park perfect for scooting on and a basketball court. It's one of the most versatile childrens parks in the west."

"A majestic 1860’s bluestone winery with cellar, spectacular great hall, terraced gardens which overlook the picturesque vineyard. Stunning venue for wedding, corporate and private events. 790 Sunbury Road, Sunbury 3429 Phone: +61 3 9740 7766 Website: www.goonawarra.com.au"