Things to do with kids in Ashburton

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Ashburton is in the Boroondara area, and our data lists 10 playgrounds and 6 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Ashburton has a library and a pool.

Landmarks

Markham Reserve is the largest mapped park in Ashburton, at about 11 hectares. Ashburton Park and Warner Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Ashburton include Watson Park, Winton Road Reserve and Dorothy Laver Reserve East. Playgrounds in Ashburton include Adventure Playground, Watson Park Playground and the playground at Ashburton Park. Our data shows 7 public toilets in Ashburton. In Ashburton you'll also find Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre and Ashburton Library. The Gardiners Creek Trail and Anniversary Trail all pass through Ashburton. Our data lists 14 cafes and family restaurants in Ashburton for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Ashburton has train stations: Alamein Railway Station (metro: Alamein Line) and Ashburton Railway Station (metro: Alamein Line). Buses 612, 734 and 903 stop in Ashburton. By car from Ashburton, Box Hill is about 12 minutes away, Dandenong about 21 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 15 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Ashburton is St Kilda Beach in St Kilda, about 17 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Ashburton is Hill 'n' Dale BMX Park in Glen Iris, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Ashburton is Hoyts in Malvern East, about 7 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Ashburton is Rush Escape Game in Hawthorn, about 11 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale is about 7 minutes' drive from Ashburton.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 10 playgrounds across Ashburton. Rainy days at the library in Ashburton. Free days on the Gardiners Creek Trail and in Ashburton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Ashburton, Malvern East has 13 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to Ashburton, Glen Iris has 15 playgrounds and a skate park. Ashwood, next to Ashburton, has 7 playgrounds.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

1 place

Libraries

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

8 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

9 places

Beaches

10-20 km

20 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places