Things to do with kids in Heywood

Glenelg Shire Council · 3304

Heywood is in the Glenelg area, and our data lists 2 playgrounds and 7 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Heywood has a library and a pool.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Heywood is Homerton State Forest, covering about 665 hectares. Myamyn Bushland Reserve and Heywood Bushland Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Heywood include Apex Park, Heywood Youth Park and Fitzroy River Gardens. Playgrounds around Heywood include the playground at Apex Park and the playground at Heywood Youth Park. Our data shows 5 public toilets in Heywood. In Heywood you'll also find Heywood Swimming Pool and Heywood Library. For walks and rides, Great South West Walk crosses Heywood.

Getting around

There's no train station in Heywood. The closest to Heywood is Warrnambool Railway Station (V/Line), about 79 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. V/Line coaches stop in Heywood. By car from Heywood, Portland is about 21 minutes away and Hamilton about 48 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a beach, Whalers Point in Portland is about 22 minutes' drive from Heywood. Portland is the closest bigger centre to Heywood, about 21 minutes away by car, and has 5 playgrounds, a pool and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Heywood are Whalers Point in Portland (22 min), Powerhouse Motor Car Museum in Portland (23 min), Cable Tram Depot in Portland (24 min), Portland Leisure & Aquatic Centre in Portland (24 min) and Fitzroy River Beach in Tyrendarra (28 min).

Best for

Rainy days at the library in Heywood. Free days on the Great South West Walk and in Heywood's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Tyrendarra, next to Heywood, has a beach. Narrawong, next to Heywood, has 1 playground. Homerton, Heathmere, Gorae and Drumborg also border Heywood.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

2 places

20-50 km

7 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

5 places

Beaches

20-50 km

7 places

Cafes and restaurants

20-50 km

10 places