Things to do with kids in Balwyn

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Our data lists 8 playgrounds and 7 parks and reserves in Balwyn, in the Boroondara area. Balwyn also has a library and a cinema.

Landmarks

Balwyn Park is the largest mapped park in Balwyn, at about 5 hectares. Beckett Park and King Street Chain are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Balwyn include Minifie Reserve, Mont Albert Park and Evergreen Reserve. Playgrounds around Balwyn include the playground at Balwyn Park, the playground at Balwyn Park and the playground at Beckett Park. Our data shows 8 public toilets in Balwyn. In Balwyn you'll also find Palace Cinemas and Balwyn Library. The Anniversary Trail, Glass Creek Trail and Little Glass Creek Trail all pass through Balwyn. Our data lists 23 cafes and family restaurants in Balwyn for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Balwyn. The closest to Balwyn is Canterbury Railway Station (metro), about 1.4 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Tram 109 stops in Balwyn. Buses 284, 285, 302, 304 and 612 stop in Balwyn. By car from Balwyn, Box Hill is about 7 minutes away, Ringwood about 18 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 16 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Boroondara Sports Complex in Balwyn North is about 2 minutes' drive from Balwyn. For a beach, Horse Arena in Abbotsford is about 12 minutes' drive from Balwyn. For a skate park, the skate park at Fritsch Holzer Park in Hawthorn East is about 8 minutes' drive from Balwyn. For an indoor play centre, Billy Lids in Hawthorn is about 8 minutes' drive from Balwyn. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Balwyn is Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford, about 12 minutes' drive.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 8 playgrounds across Balwyn. Rainy days at the library and cinema in Balwyn. Free days on the Anniversary Trail and in Balwyn's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Kew, next to Balwyn, has 17 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Balwyn, Balwyn North has 14 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Kew East, next to Balwyn, has 7 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Balwyn, Surrey Hills has 11 playgrounds. Mont Albert North, Canterbury, Mont Albert and Deepdene also border Balwyn.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

3 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

9 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places