Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Kew East, Victoria

📍 Kew East · east
Kew Billabong is a peaceful bushland oasis at the junction of the Darebin Creek Trail and the Main Yarra Trail. The billabong area is calm and quiet, with educational signage about local flora and fauna, grassy fields for exploring, climbing trees, or relaxing, and easy access to nearby playgrounds, soccer fields, and the Yarra River.

📍 kew east · north
Mamma loves Escape Hatch Books, a bright, colourful children’s book store perfect for reading, playing, and exploring. The highlight is the Winnie the Pooh nook with a tree mural, doorbell, and giant Pooh bear, delighting little ones. Owner Fran shares her passion for kids’ books and runs free weekly story times, making it a fun spot to discover new stories, enjoy some playtime, and pick up a special book or gift.