Things to do with kids in Balwyn North

Boroondara City Council · 3104

Our data lists 14 playgrounds and 11 parks and reserves in Balwyn North, in the Boroondara area. Balwyn North also has a library and 2 pools.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Balwyn North is Koonung Creek Reserve, covering about 26 hectares. Macleay Park and Gordon Barnard Reserve are the next largest. Balwyn North also has Leigh Park, Cascade Park and Greythorn Park. Playgrounds in Balwyn North include the playground at Leigh Park, the playground at Cascade Park and the playground at Macleay Park. Our data shows 9 public toilets in Balwyn North. Places to visit in Balwyn North include Boroondara Sports Complex, Diving pool and Greythorn Library Lounge. For walks and rides, Koonung Creek Trail, Glass Creek Trail and Little Glass Creek Trail cross Balwyn North. Our data lists 27 cafes and family restaurants in Balwyn North for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Balwyn North has no train station; Chatham Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 3.4 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Tram 48 stops in Balwyn North. Buses 200, 207, 284, 285, 302, 304, 305, 309, 548, 905, 907 and 908 stop in Balwyn North. By car from Balwyn North, Box Hill is about 10 minutes away, Ringwood about 16 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 17 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Balwyn North is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 13 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Balwyn North is the skate park at Fritsch Holzer Park in Hawthorn East, about 10 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Balwyn North is Palace Cinemas in Balwyn, about 4 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, BOUNCEinc in Blackburn North is about 8 minutes' drive from Balwyn North.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 14 playgrounds across Balwyn North. Rainy days at the library in Balwyn North. Free days on the Koonung Creek Trail and in Balwyn North's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Balwyn North, Doncaster has 37 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to Balwyn North, Kew has 17 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Ivanhoe, next to Balwyn North, has 13 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Balwyn North, Bulleen has 16 playgrounds and a library. Balwyn, Kew East, Mont Albert North and Ivanhoe East also border Balwyn North.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

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1 place

5-10 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

5 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

8 places

Beaches

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

8 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places