Things to do with kids in Footscray

Maribyrnong City Council · 3011

Footscray is in the Maribyrnong area, and our data lists 12 playgrounds and 27 parks and reserves in the suburb. Footscray also has 2 libraries, an indoor play centre and a skate park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Footscray is Pipemakers, Burndap and Footscay Park Parklands (COM), covering about 44 hectares. Footscray Park and Henry Turner North Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Footscray include Berbert Park, Munro Square and Swaby Square. Playgrounds around Footscray include Cowper Street Playground, the playground at Seelaf Square and the playground at Footscray Park. Our data shows 11 public toilets and 2 off-leash dog parks in Footscray. Places to visit in Footscray include Dizzy, Footscray Library and Footscray Mechanics' Institute Library. For older kids in Footscray there's Quarry Park Mountain Bike Trail. 18 Albert Footscray Plaza is the local shopping centre. The Maribyrnong River Trail, Sunshine Trail and Footscray Popup Bike routes all pass through Footscray. Our data lists 58 cafes and family restaurants in Footscray for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Footscray Railway Station (metro: Ararat - Melbourne via Ballarat, Ballarat/Wendouree - Melbourne via Melton and Bendigo - Melbourne via Gisborne), Middle Footscray Railway Station (metro: Sunbury Line) and West Footscray Railway Station (metro: Sunbury Line) in Footscray. Tram 82 stops in Footscray. 13 bus routes stop in Footscray, including 216, 220, 223, 402, 404 and 406. V/Line coaches stop in Footscray. By car from Footscray, Sunshine is about 10 minutes away, Broadmeadows about 23 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 14 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Footscray is Elite Swimming in West Footscray, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Footscray is Williamstown Beach in Williamstown, about 14 minutes' drive.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 12 playgrounds across Footscray. Rainy days at the library and indoor play centre in Footscray. Teens who skate or ride, with Quarry Park Mountain Bike Trail in Footscray. Free days on the Maribyrnong River Trail and in Footscray's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Ascot Vale, next to Footscray, has 16 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Maribyrnong, next to Footscray, has 9 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Yarraville, next to Footscray, has 14 playgrounds, a cinema and a skate park. Kensington, next to Footscray, has 14 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. West Footscray, Flemington, Maidstone and West Melbourne also border Footscray.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

3 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

6 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

8 places

Beaches

5-10 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places