Things to do with kids in Smythes Creek

Golden Plains Shire Council · 3351

Our data has no playgrounds or parks inside Smythes Creek in the Golden Plains area, so this guide covers the closest places for kids in the suburbs around it. Smythes Creek does have a cinema.

Landmarks

Our data shows 2 public toilets in Smythes Creek. Places to visit in Smythes Creek include Showbiz Cinemas Ballarat. Delacombe Town Centre is the local shopping centre. For walks and rides, Kensington Creek Trail crosses Smythes Creek.

Getting around

There's no train station in Smythes Creek. The closest to Smythes Creek is Wendouree Railway Station (V/Line), about 7.4 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 25 and C27 stop in Smythes Creek. V/Line coaches stop in Smythes Creek. By car from Smythes Creek, Ballarat is about 11 minutes away, Daylesford about 50 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 1.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Smythes Creek is Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Lake Gardens, about 9 minutes' drive. The closest library to Smythes Creek is Sebastopol Library in Sebastopol, about 8 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Smythes Creek is the bmx track on Royale Street in Delacombe, about 6 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Empire Bowling Saloon in Golden Point is about 12 minutes' drive from Smythes Creek. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Smythes Creek is Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East, about 16 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Ballarat, about 11 minutes from Smythes Creek by car, with 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Rainy days at the cinema in Smythes Creek. Longer rides and walks from Smythes Creek on the Kensington Creek Trail.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Smythes Creek, Delacombe has 8 playgrounds. Next door to Smythes Creek, Winter Valley has 6 playgrounds. Next door to Smythes Creek, Haddon has 3 playgrounds and a skate park. Next door to Smythes Creek, Smythesdale has 2 playgrounds and a skate park. Ross Creek, Bonshaw, Nintingbool and Bunkers Hill also border Smythes Creek.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

10 places

Parks and reserves

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5 places

Libraries

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

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1 place

5-10 km

8 places

Cafes and restaurants

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7 places