Things to do with kids in West Footscray

Maribyrnong City Council · 3012

Our data lists 6 playgrounds and 10 parks and reserves in West Footscray, in the Maribyrnong area. On top of that, West Footscray has a library, a pool and a skate park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in West Footscray is Hansen Reserve, covering about 10 hectares. Johnson Reserve and Stony Creek Linear Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in West Footscray include Lions Park, Anders Park and Bassett Reserve. Playgrounds in West Footscray include the playground at Lions Park, the playground at Hansen Reserve and the playground at Gaudion Reserve. Our data shows 2 public toilets and 2 off-leash dog parks in West Footscray. Places to visit in West Footscray include Elite Swimming and West Footscray Library. For older kids in West Footscray there's Johnson Reserve Skate Park. For walks and rides, Sunshine Trail and Sunshine Footscray Trail cross West Footscray. Our data lists 3 cafes and family restaurants in West Footscray for a lunch stop.

Getting around

West Footscray has a train station: Tottenham Railway Station (metro: Sunbury Line). Buses 216, 220, 411, 412, 414, 472 and 947 stop in West Footscray. By car from West Footscray, Sunshine is about 8 minutes away, Broadmeadows about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 17 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to West Footscray is Sandridge Beach in Port Melbourne, about 14 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to West Footscray is Hoyts in Maribyrnong, about 7 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to West Footscray is Zone Bowling in Braybrook, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to West Footscray is Melbourne Zoological Gardens in Parkville, about 12 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at West Footscray's 6 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library in West Footscray. Teens who skate or ride, with Johnson Reserve Skate Park in West Footscray. Free days on the Sunshine Trail and in West Footscray's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to West Footscray, Yarraville has 14 playgrounds, a cinema and a skate park. Footscray, next to West Footscray, has 12 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Next door to West Footscray, Braybrook has 9 playgrounds and a pool. Next door to West Footscray, Maidstone has 4 playgrounds. Seddon, Tottenham and Kingsville also border West Footscray.

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

7 places

Beaches

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

11 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places