Things to do with kids in Clayton

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Clayton is in the Monash area, and our data lists 7 playgrounds and 14 parks and reserves in the suburb. Beyond the parks, Clayton has 4 libraries, 2 pools, a cinema and an indoor play centre.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Clayton is Jock Marshall Reserve, covering about 4 hectares. Carlson Avenue Reserve and Fregon Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Clayton include Boob Lawn, Courtyard and Campus Park. Playgrounds in Clayton include the playground at Fregon Reserve, the playground at Jack Meade Reserve and the playground at Cambro Road Reserve. Our data shows 11 public toilets in Clayton. Places to visit in Clayton include Village Cinemas, Zone Bowling, Clayton Aquatics & Health Club, Doug Ellis Swimming Pool and Hargrave-Andrew Library. For older kids in Clayton there's the skate park at Clayton Community Space West. Clayton Plaza is the local shopping centre. The Djerring Trail, Scotchmans Creek Trail to Monash University and Urban Forest Trail all pass through Clayton. Our data lists 39 cafes and family restaurants in Clayton for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Clayton has a train station: Clayton Railway Station (metro: Bairnsdale - Melbourne via Sale & Traralgon, Cranbourne Line and Pakenham Line). 17 bus routes stop in Clayton, including 601, 630, 631, 693, 703 and 704. V/Line coaches stop in Clayton. By car from Clayton, Dandenong is about 13 minutes away, Box Hill about 18 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 22 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Clayton is Mordialloc Beach in Parkdale, about 15 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Clayton is Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale, about 8 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Clayton's 7 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library, cinema and indoor play centre in Clayton. Teens who skate or ride, with the skate park at Clayton Community Space West in Clayton. Free days on the Djerring Trail and in Clayton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Mount Waverley, next to Clayton, has 23 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Clayton, Mulgrave has 23 playgrounds and a skate park. Springvale, next to Clayton, has 16 playgrounds and a library. Clayton South, next to Clayton, has 12 playgrounds, a pool and a skate park. Oakleigh South, Clarinda, Oakleigh East and Notting Hill also border Clayton.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

3 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

5 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

3 places

Beaches

10-20 km

19 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places