Things to do with kids in Kew

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Our data lists 17 playgrounds and 25 parks and reserves in Kew, in the Boroondara area. Kew also has 2 libraries, a pool and a museum or gallery.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Kew is Parks Victoria Flying Fox Management Area, covering about 24 hectares. Victoria Park and Galatea Point are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Kew include Foley Reserve, Petrie Square and Cresco Reserve. Playgrounds in Kew include Andrews Reserve Playground, the playground at Foley Reserve and the playground at Victoria Park. Our data shows 12 public toilets in Kew. In Kew you'll also find Villa Alba Museum, Kew Recreation Centre, Kew Library and Kew Toy Library. For walks and rides, Main Yarra Trail, Capital City Trail and Anniversary Trail cross Kew. Our data lists 21 cafes and family restaurants in Kew for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Kew. The closest to Kew is Glenferrie Railway Station (metro), about 1.8 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Trams 16, 48, 72 and 109 stop in Kew. Buses 200, 207, 241, 302, 304, 305, 350, 548, 609 and 624 stop in Kew. By car from Kew, Box Hill is about 12 minutes away, Ringwood about 21 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 11 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Kew is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 7 minutes' drive. For a skate park, the pump track at HA Smith Reserve in Hawthorn is about 7 minutes' drive from Kew. The closest cinema to Kew is Lido Cinemas in Hawthorn, about 4 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Billy Lids in Hawthorn is about 4 minutes' drive from Kew. For a zoo or wildlife park, Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford is about 7 minutes' drive from Kew.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 17 playgrounds across Kew. Rainy days at the library and museum or gallery in Kew. Free days on the Main Yarra Trail and in Kew's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Hawthorn, next to Kew, has 15 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Kew, Richmond has 15 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to Kew, Balwyn North has 14 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Balwyn, next to Kew, has 8 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Abbotsford, Kew East, Hawthorn East and Fairfield also border Kew.

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

4 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

4 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

14 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places