Things to do with kids in Whittlesea

Whittlesea City Council · 3757

Our data lists 5 playgrounds and 8 parks and reserves in Whittlesea, in the Whittlesea area. Whittlesea also has 7 pools and a zoo or wildlife park.

Landmarks

Disappointment Reference Area is the largest mapped park in Whittlesea, at about 1,226 hectares. Joey Creek Reference Area and Toorourrong Reservoir Park are the next largest. Whittlesea also has Blairs Hut, Willow Park and Railway Reserve. Playgrounds in Whittlesea include the playground at Willow Park, Fir Street Park Playground and Eagles Nest Park Playground. Our data shows 15 public toilets in Whittlesea. Picnic areas in Whittlesea include Blairs Hut. Places to visit in Whittlesea include Funfields, Amazonia Falls Water Play and Birdy Cove. The Summit Walk and Road 14 all pass through Whittlesea. Our data lists 1 cafe or family restaurant in Whittlesea for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Whittlesea has no train station; Mernda Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 10 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses 382, 384 and 385 stop in Whittlesea. V/Line coaches stop in Whittlesea. By car from Whittlesea, Broadmeadows is about 33 minutes away, Sunshine about 44 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 46 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest library to Whittlesea is Mernda Library in Mernda, about 11 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Whittlesea is Horse Arena in Abbotsford, about 45 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Whittlesea is Epping Skate Park in Epping, about 20 minutes' drive. For a cinema, Village Cinemas in Mill Park is about 19 minutes' drive from Whittlesea. The closest indoor play centre to Whittlesea is Timezone in Mill Park, about 19 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at Whittlesea's 5 local playgrounds. Free days on the Summit Walk and in Whittlesea's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Yan Yean, next to Whittlesea, has 1 playground. Clonbinane also borders Whittlesea.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

4 places

Pools and water play

20-50 km

15 places

Libraries

20-50 km

40 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

3 places

Beaches

20-50 km

8 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

40 places