Things to do with kids in Canterbury

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Our data lists 7 playgrounds and 9 parks and reserves in Canterbury, in the Boroondara area.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Canterbury is Belmont Park, covering about 3 hectares. John August Reserve and Canterbury Gardens are the next largest. Canterbury also has Norway Reserve, Shenley Ground and Colville Reserve. Playgrounds around Canterbury include the playground at Norway Reserve, the playground at John August Reserve and the playground at Warburton Road Reserve. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Canterbury. The Anniversary Trail passes through Canterbury. Our data lists 4 cafes and family restaurants in Canterbury for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Canterbury Railway Station (metro: Belgrave Line and Lilydale Line) in Canterbury. Trams 70 and 72 stop in Canterbury. Buses 285 and 612 stop in Canterbury. By car from Canterbury, Box Hill is about 8 minutes away, Ringwood about 19 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 15 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Canterbury is Boroondara Sports Complex in Balwyn North, about 4 minutes' drive. The closest library to Canterbury is Balwyn Library in Balwyn, about 3 minutes' drive. For a beach, Horse Arena in Abbotsford is about 14 minutes' drive from Canterbury. The closest skate park to Canterbury is the skate park at Fritsch Holzer Park in Hawthorn East, about 6 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Canterbury is Palace Cinemas in Balwyn, about 3 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Billy Lids in Hawthorn is about 6 minutes' drive from Canterbury. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Canterbury is Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford, about 13 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Canterbury's 7 local playgrounds. Free days on the Anniversary Trail and in Canterbury's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Kew, next to Canterbury, has 17 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Canterbury, Camberwell has 14 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Canterbury, Balwyn has 8 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to Canterbury, Surrey Hills has 11 playgrounds. Hawthorn East and Deepdene also border Canterbury.

Playgrounds

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40 places

Parks and reserves

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40 places

Pools and water play

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1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Libraries

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2 places

5-10 km

7 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

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1 place

5-10 km

6 places

Beaches

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

15 places

Cafes and restaurants

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40 places