Things to do with kids in Strathmore Heights

Moonee Valley City Council · 3041

Our data lists 2 playgrounds and 4 parks and reserves in Strathmore Heights, in the Moonee Valley area. Strathmore Heights also has a skate park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Strathmore Heights is Boeing Reserve, covering about 23 hectares. Mascoma Street Reserve and Collier Reserve are the next largest. Strathmore Heights also has Glenscott Reserve. Playgrounds around Strathmore Heights include the playground at Glenscott Reserve and the playground at North - Boeing Reserve. Our data shows 1 public toilet and 2 parks and playgrounds with a council BBQ close by in Strathmore Heights. For older kids in Strathmore Heights there's the skate park at Boeing Reserve. For walks and rides, Moonee Ponds Creek Trail crosses Strathmore Heights.

Getting around

Strathmore Heights has no train station; Glenroy Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 2.0 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Bus 469 stops in Strathmore Heights. By car from Strathmore Heights, Broadmeadows is about 9 minutes away, Sunshine about 13 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 20 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Strathmore Heights is Tullamarine Swim School in Tullamarine, about 2 minutes' drive. For a library, Tullamarine Library in Tullamarine is about 5 minutes' drive from Strathmore Heights. The closest beach to Strathmore Heights is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 23 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Strathmore Heights is Village Cinemas in Airport West, about 3 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Strike Bowling Bar in Maribyrnong is about 14 minutes' drive from Strathmore Heights. For a zoo or wildlife park, Melbourne Zoological Gardens in Parkville is about 15 minutes' drive from Strathmore Heights. The nearest larger centre is Broadmeadows, about 9 minutes from Strathmore Heights by car, with 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Teens who skate or ride, with the skate park at Boeing Reserve in Strathmore Heights. Free days on the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and in Strathmore Heights's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Tullamarine, next to Strathmore Heights, has 14 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Strathmore Heights, Glenroy has 17 playgrounds and a library. Airport West, next to Strathmore Heights, has 13 playgrounds and a cinema. Next door to Strathmore Heights, Strathmore has 10 playgrounds and a cinema. Oak Park, Gowanbrae and Essendon Fields also border Strathmore Heights.

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

2 places

Libraries

5-10 km

4 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

11 places

Beaches

10-20 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

34 places