Things to do with kids in Glendonald

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Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Glendonald in the Ballarat area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it.

Getting around

There's no train station in Glendonald. The closest to Glendonald is Creswick Railway Station (V/Line), about 8.6 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Glendonald, so most trips start by car. By car from Glendonald, Ballarat is about 23 minutes away, Daylesford about 33 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 1.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Glendonald is Clunes Swimming Pool in Clunes, about 8 minutes' drive. The closest library to Glendonald is Creswick Library in Creswick, about 10 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Glendonald is Creswick Skate and Splash Park in Creswick, about 10 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Glendonald is Regent Cinemas in Ballarat Central, about 23 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Glendonald is Empire Bowling Saloon in Golden Point, about 26 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East is about 25 minutes' drive from Glendonald. The nearest larger centre is Ballarat, about 23 minutes from Glendonald by car, with 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. The closest places for kids by road from Glendonald are the playground at Queens Park in Clunes (7 min), Clunes Swimming Pool in Clunes (8 min), Clunes Museum in Clunes (8 min), The Warehouse in Clunes (8 min), Creswick Skate and Splash Park in Creswick (10 min) and children in Creswick (9 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Glendonald.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Glendonald, Creswick has 3 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Glendonald, Clunes has 2 playgrounds and a pool. Ascot, next to Glendonald, has 1 playground. Creswick North also borders Glendonald.

Playgrounds

5-10 km

4 places

Parks and reserves

5-10 km

14 places

Libraries

20-50 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

5-10 km

6 places