Things to do with kids in Donvale

Manningham City Council · 3111

Our data lists 14 playgrounds and 31 parks and reserves in Donvale, in the Manningham area.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Donvale is Mullum Mullum Park, covering about 45 hectares. Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Park and Buck Reserve are the next largest. Donvale Reserve Playground, Playground at Baradine Terrace Reserve and Playground at Valepark Drive Reserve are among the council's larger district playgrounds. Other parks and reserves in Donvale include Fahey Park, Larne Reserve and Aranga Reserve. Other playgrounds in Donvale include Kevin Court Playground, Argyle Street Playground and the playground at Fahey Park. Our data shows 4 public toilets in Donvale. The EastLink Trail, Koonung Creek Trail and Mullum Mullum Trail all pass through Donvale. Our data lists 2 cafes and family restaurants in Donvale for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Donvale. The closest to Donvale is Nunawading Railway Station (metro), about 2.6 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 271, 273, 280, 282, 303, 370, 902 and 907 stop in Donvale. By car from Donvale, Ringwood is about 7 minutes away, Box Hill about 11 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 24 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Kerry Barreiro ​Swim School in Mitcham is about 6 minutes' drive from Donvale. For a library, Nunawading Library in Nunawading is about 4 minutes' drive from Donvale. The closest beach to Donvale is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 22 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Donvale is Park Orchards BMX Club track in Park Orchards, about 7 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Hoyts in Forest Hill is about 7 minutes' drive from Donvale. For an indoor play centre, BOUNCEinc in Blackburn North is about 5 minutes' drive from Donvale. For a zoo or wildlife park, Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford is about 22 minutes' drive from Donvale.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 14 playgrounds across Donvale. Free days on the EastLink Trail and in Donvale's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Doncaster East, next to Donvale, has 44 playgrounds. Ringwood, next to Donvale, has 23 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Donvale, Mitcham has 16 playgrounds, a pool and a skate park. Next door to Donvale, Nunawading has 14 playgrounds and a library. Ringwood North, Warrandyte, Blackburn North and Park Orchards also border Donvale.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

8 places

Libraries

5-10 km

2 places

10-20 km

20 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

7 places

Beaches

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

28 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places