Our skate and BMX parks offer great spaces for skateboarding and BMX track riding, as well as lessons, competitions and regular programs for school groups and school holidays.

We have incredible parks in Boroondara, many with playgrounds and play equipment suitable for all ages.

Cultivate creativity at Boroondara Arts through our learning program. We are committed to providing creative experiences for young people and families through a year-round program of exhibitions, tours, workshops and online resources for primary students. Our education team offers teacher resources to inspire students and meet curriculum outcomes.

Boroondara Library Service children's collections and programs encourage a lifelong love of reading from birth to primary school. Knowledgeable library staff are on hand to help develop early literacy and language skills in a fun and enriching environment.
We hope this curated collection of reading recommendations, programs and early literacy tips and hints will help you on the reading journey with your family.

A program facilitated by qualified early childhood educators. Children enjoy a range of indoor and outdoor activities. Childcare subsidy available (CCS). Runs on weekdays from 9 am to 2 pm (5 hours) — cost: $100 per session (less CCS, if applicable), or from 8 am to 5 pm (8 hours) — $135 per session (less CCS, if applicable). Must be a member to enrol (​$30 full or $15 concession).

School readiness program for 3 – 5 year olds. At Mrs Clarke’s school the emphasis is on creating a fun and nurturing environment where children learn through stories, games, singing and dancing.

Let’s be creative and learn robotics skills of the future!! Imagine, Create, Build and Play with various educational robots! Open to Prep to Grade 6.

We're inviting all boys and girls between 5 and 16 to play junior cricket with the Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club this season! The Ashburton Willows Junior Cricket Club is a proud, successful, sociable and family-oriented community club. It has a unique specialist coaching and playing mentorship model.

We are passionate about the development of our Junior Cricket Program and would love you and your families to be involved. AWCC has the following Junior Cricket Teams confirmed for the 2024-25 season.

Woolworth Blasters - Friday afternoons
U10 (ECA) - Match Sunday morning
U12 (ECA) - Match Saturday morning
U14 (ECA) - Match Friday evening
U16 (ECA) - Match Friday evening
Junior Development Squad - Junior & Senior mix squad to play on Turf on Sunday
Stage 1 and Stage 2 Girls
U11/U13 (ISEC) - For juniors wanting 2 games a week.

The Ashburton Willows Cricket Club Junior Blasters is for kids who want to learn the basic skills of cricket through fun, game-based activities. The activities are designed for small groups to make sure every child gets a go. When kids have mastered the basics, we encourage them to join one of our under 10s junior cricket club teams.

Fridays 4 pm to 4.45 pm at Ferndale Park.

A program run by a new mum for new mums. Join our exercise class, specifically targeting areas of concern for post-natal mothers and focusing on safe pelvic floor options. We welcome all fitness levels and encourage you to bring your babies along!