Things to do with kids in Burnley

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Burnley is in the Yarra area, and our data lists 3 playgrounds and 5 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Burnley has a library.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Burnley is Kevin Bartlett Reserve, covering about 13 hectares. Loys Paddock and Golden Square Bicentennial Park are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Burnley include Athol J Brown Reserve and Twickenham Crescent Reserve. Playgrounds in Burnley include the playground at Burnley Park, the playground at Kevin Bartlett Reserve and the playground at Golden Square Bicentennial Park. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Burnley. Places to visit in Burnley include Burnley Library Building (914). For walks and rides, Main Yarra Trail, Capital City Trail and Gardiners Creek Trail cross Burnley.

Getting around

Trains stop at Burnley Railway Station (metro: Alamein Line, Belgrave Line and Glen Waverley Line) in Burnley. Tram 70 stops in Burnley. Bus 603 stops in Burnley. By car from Burnley, Box Hill is about 17 minutes away, Sunshine about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 6 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Hawthorn is about 5 minutes' drive from Burnley. For a beach, Horse Arena in Abbotsford is about 11 minutes' drive from Burnley. The closest skate park to Burnley is the pump track at HA Smith Reserve in Hawthorn, about 5 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Palace Cinemas in South Yarra is about 4 minutes' drive from Burnley. The closest indoor play centre to Burnley is Billy Lids in Hawthorn, about 4 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Skyline Precinct Melbourne in South Wharf is about 7 minutes' drive from Burnley. Box Hill is the closest bigger centre to Burnley, about 17 minutes away by car, and has 11 playgrounds, a pool and a library.

Best for

Younger kids at Burnley's 3 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library in Burnley. Free days on the Main Yarra Trail and in Burnley's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Burnley, Hawthorn has 15 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Burnley, Richmond has 15 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. South Yarra, next to Burnley, has 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Toorak, next to Burnley, has 2 playgrounds.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

5 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

5 places

Beaches

5-10 km

7 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places