Things to do with kids in Watsonia

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Our data lists 6 playgrounds and 6 parks and reserves in Watsonia, in the Banyule area. On top of that, Watsonia has a library.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Watsonia is Elder Street Reserve, covering about 8 hectares. Aminya Reserve is the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Watsonia include A.K Lines Reserve, West Mayling Reserve and Medbury Avenue Reserve. Playgrounds in Watsonia include the playground at Aminya Reserve, the playground at A.K Lines Reserve and the playground at Elder Street Reserve. Our data shows 5 public toilets in Watsonia. Places to visit in Watsonia include Watsonia Library. Diamond Village Shopping Centre is the local shopping centre. For walks and rides, LBN1 - Watsonia to East Ivanhoe, Banyule LBN8 and Banyule LBN7 cross Watsonia. Our data lists 11 cafes and family restaurants in Watsonia for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Watsonia Railway Station (metro: Hurstbridge Line) in Watsonia. Buses 514, 566 and 902 stop in Watsonia. By car from Watsonia, Broadmeadows is about 17 minutes away, Box Hill about 23 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 25 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, WaterMarc in Greensborough is about 4 minutes' drive from Watsonia. The closest beach to Watsonia is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 23 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Watsonia is Greensborough Skate Park in Greensborough, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Watsonia is Hoyts in Greensborough, about 5 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Greensborough Lanes in Bundoora is about 3 minutes' drive from Watsonia. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Watsonia is Bundoora Park Farm in Bundoora, about 11 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Watsonia's 6 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library in Watsonia. Free days on the LBN1 - Watsonia to East Ivanhoe and in Watsonia's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Greensborough, next to Watsonia, has 35 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Bundoora, next to Watsonia, has 41 playgrounds, a library and a zoo or wildlife park. Macleod, next to Watsonia, has 8 playgrounds. Next door to Watsonia, Watsonia North has 5 playgrounds.

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

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

10 places

Beaches

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

25 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places