🌿 A ripper spot for the whole fam, with bonza play gear and chill riverside vibes, mate!

Macalister Park BBQ Maffra - Family-Friendly Riverside Playground - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Macalister Park BBQ in Maffra is a beaut spot for families looking to enjoy a clean, well-maintained playground and picnic area beside the river. The park features a variety of colourful play equipment perfect for kids, alongside covered BBQ and eating facilities. Visitors love the peaceful, natural setting with easy walking paths and plenty of birdlife to spot. It’s ideal for a relaxed arvo with the kids, combining safe play spaces with scenic river views and a tidy environment cared for by the local community.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	12 McMahon Dr, Maffra VIC 3860, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.4/5 (55 reviews)
🏙️ City	Maffra
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground bbq picnic shelter walk run path

🕐 Opening Hours

Opening hours information is not available. Many national and state parks are open 24/7, but visitor centers
and facilities may have specific hours.

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

This park is a top choice for families with kids, boasting a variety of colourful and well-maintained play equipment. Parents rave about how neat and tidy the playground is, making it a safe and inviting spot for the little tackers to have a good run around. The covered eating area nearby means you can keep an eye on the kids while enjoying a cuppa or a snag on the barbie. It’s a real winner for a family arvo, with plenty of space for the young ones to explore and play.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Set beside the river, Macalister Park BBQ offers a peaceful and quiet environment that’s perfect for a leisurely stroll or a brekkie picnic. The walking paths are easy and well-kept, providing lovely views of the water and lots of birdlife to spot along the way. Visitors appreciate the natural vibe and the calm atmosphere, making it a great spot to stretch your legs and soak in some Aussie nature. It’s a ripper place to unwind and enjoy the outdoors with the family.

Chill Picnic & BBQ Spots 🍖

If you’re after a laid-back arvo with the fam, this park ticks the boxes with its clean BBQ facilities and covered picnic shelters. The area is well looked after and tidy, offering a great spot to fire up the barbie and enjoy a meal surrounded by nature. The peaceful riverside setting adds to the relaxing vibe, making it a perfect place to catch up with mates or just enjoy some quiet time while the kids play nearby.

Easy Access & Well Maintained Amenities 🚻

Visitors note how well maintained and clean the park is, thanks to the efforts of the local Apex club and community groups. The facilities, including tables and BBQs, are in great nick and ready for use. The walking paths are easy to navigate, making it suitable for families with prams or little legs. Overall, it’s a hassle-free spot to visit, with everything you need for a fun and comfortable day out with the kids.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Great park for kid's and families, just wish it wasn't raining when we were there
Well maintained, clean and a variety off play equipment.
Good clean area with tables and bbq
Nice clean area, beautiful quite beside river. Lots of bird life.
Beautiful and clean, nice easy walking paths with views of the river.
What a lovely park..very well appointed for childrens play..a covered eating area..very natural..it's a great park..I RECOMMEND it…
Neat tidy clean
Great little park
Very nice location, pretty Walk to stretch the legs and a nice place to stop if you have fuggies.
If it wasn't for the Apex club of Maffra, no other club or community group would had the priviledge to maintain such a beautiful environment