Things to do with kids in Glenroy

Merri-Bek City Council · 3046

Our data lists 17 playgrounds and 26 parks and reserves in Glenroy, in the Merri-Bek area. On top of that, Glenroy has a library.

Landmarks

Jacana Wetlands is the largest mapped park in Glenroy, at about 29 hectares. Kingsford Smith Ulm Reserve and Fran Street Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Glenroy include Deakin Park, Citadel Park and LaTrobe Park. Playgrounds around Glenroy include the playground at LaTrobe Park, the playground at Anselm Grove Park and the playground at F.D Mott Reserve. Our data shows 9 public toilets in Glenroy. Places to visit in Glenroy include Glenroy Library. The M80 Trail, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and Upfield Bike Path all pass through Glenroy. Our data lists 3 cafes and family restaurants in Glenroy for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Glenroy has train stations: Glenroy Railway Station (metro: Craigieburn Line) and Jacana Railway Station (metro: Craigieburn Line). Buses 490, 513, 514, 527, 534, 536, 542 and 951 stop in Glenroy. By car from Glenroy, Broadmeadows is about 4 minutes away, Sunshine about 16 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 20 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre in Oak Park is about 4 minutes' drive from Glenroy. For a beach, Horse Arena in Abbotsford is about 23 minutes' drive from Glenroy. The closest skate park to Glenroy is the pump track at Cross Keys Reserve in Essendon, about 8 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Hoyts in Broadmeadows is about 5 minutes' drive from Glenroy. The closest indoor play centre to Glenroy is MOPA in Thomastown, about 13 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Melbourne Zoological Gardens in Parkville is about 15 minutes' drive from Glenroy.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 17 playgrounds across Glenroy. Rainy days at the library in Glenroy. Free days on the M80 Trail and in Glenroy's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Fawkner, next to Glenroy, has 12 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Glenroy, Broadmeadows has 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Pascoe Vale, next to Glenroy, has 12 playgrounds and a pool. Gladstone Park, next to Glenroy, has 9 playgrounds and a library. Oak Park, Hadfield, Gowanbrae and Strathmore Heights also border Glenroy.

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

1 place

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

13 places

Beaches

10-20 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places