Things to do with kids in Northcote

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Our data lists 15 playgrounds and 19 parks and reserves in Northcote, in the Darebin area. Northcote also has a library, a pool, a cinema and 2 skate parks.

Landmarks

All Nations Park is the largest mapped park in Northcote, at about 12 hectares. Merri Park and McDonell Park are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Northcote include Batman Park, Zoe Reserve and Johnson Park. Playgrounds around Northcote include All Abilities Playground, the playground at Merri Park and the playground at Batman Park. Our data shows 12 public toilets in Northcote. In Northcote you'll also find Westgarth Cinema, Northcote Aquatic & Recreation Centre and Northcote Library. For older kids in Northcote there's All Nations Skate Park and the pump track at All Nations Park. Northcote Central, Northcote Plaza and Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre are the main shopping centres. The Fairfield to CBD, Merri Creek Trail and St Georges Road Trail all pass through Northcote. Our data lists 48 cafes and family restaurants in Northcote for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Northcote has train stations: Croxton Railway Station (metro: Mernda Line), Dennis Railway Station (metro: Hurstbridge Line) and Merri Railway Station (metro: Mernda Line). Trams 11 and 86 stop in Northcote. Buses 250, 251, 506, 508, 510, 546, 552 and 567 stop in Northcote. By car from Northcote, Box Hill is about 21 minutes away, Broadmeadows about 21 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 12 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Northcote is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 10 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Northcote is The Keys in Preston, about 6 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Collingwood Children's Farm in Abbotsford is about 9 minutes' drive from Northcote.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 15 playgrounds across Northcote. Rainy days at the library and cinema in Northcote. Teens who skate or ride, with All Nations Skate Park in Northcote. Free days on the Fairfield to CBD and in Northcote's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Northcote, Brunswick East has 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to Northcote, Thornbury has 9 playgrounds, a cinema and a skate park. Next door to Northcote, Fitzroy North has 6 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Next door to Northcote, Clifton Hill has 10 playgrounds and a skate park. Fairfield also borders Northcote.

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

5 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

7 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

8 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

12 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places