Things to do with kids in Carlton

Melbourne City Council · 3053

Carlton in the Melbourne area has 7 playgrounds and 16 parks and reserves in our data. Carlton also has 3 libraries, a pool, 5 museums or galleries and 2 cinemas.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Carlton is Carlton Gardens, covering about 16 hectares. Carlton Housing Estate and University Square are the next largest. Carlton also has Argyle Square, Burton Reserve and La Mama Square. Playgrounds around Carlton include Museum Playground, the playground at Lincoln Square and the playground at Carlton Gardens. Our data shows 13 public toilets and 2 parks and playgrounds with a council BBQ close by in Carlton. Places to visit in Carlton include Melbourne Museum, Museo Italiano, Cinema Nova, IMAX Melbourne and VR World. Lygon Court Shopping Centre is the local shopping centre. The Fairfield to CBD, Canning Street and Swanston St: west side all pass through Carlton. Our data lists 114 cafes and family restaurants in Carlton for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Carlton. The closest to Carlton is Parkville Railway Station (metro), about 700 metres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Trams 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 30, 35, 64, 67, 72, 86 and 96 stop in Carlton. Buses 200, 207, 241, 250, 251, 305, 402, 505 and 546 stop in Carlton. By car from Carlton, Sunshine is about 19 minutes away, Broadmeadows about 21 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 6 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Carlton is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 9 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Carlton is the skate park at Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Carlton is Melbourne Zoological Gardens in Parkville, about 7 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Carlton's 7 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library, cinema, indoor play centre and museum or gallery in Carlton. Free days on the Fairfield to CBD and in Carlton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Fitzroy, next to Carlton, has 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Carlton, Parkville has 7 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Carlton, Melbourne has 1 playground, a pool and a library. Next door to Carlton, East Melbourne has 4 playgrounds and a library. Carlton North also borders Carlton.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

3 places

Libraries

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17 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

6 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

6 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places