How many treasures can you fit into one suburb? Boronia has HEAPS! From parks and playgrounds, spots to take the family for a meal, and things to entertain the kids - especially on a budget - Boronia, has lots to uncover. Mamma has done the ground work for you … now GO AND EXPLORE!

parks and playgrounds

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miller park playground, boronia

Here is one for the kids who love to CLIMB. The playground at the Miller Park footy oval in Boronia is perfect for the kids that love to be off the ground and play floor is lava all over the lounge room.

alchester crescent playground, boronia

Where is the smallest playground in all of the east? Quite possibly Alchester Village. You might call this a parklet or a pocket park, but either way - Mamma calls this one super handy when she wants to consume her latte while still hot or are looking for a little space for the kids to play before hopping back in the car.

boronia park playground, boronia

Where do you head after a visit to the library to let restless legs run around? The park of course! There is a climbing frame with a number of challenges - a spiral step ladder, a rock climbing wall, rope net and tower of floating pod climb, all leading to the top of the slide.

tormore reserve playground, boronia

You have got to love a quality playground that is perfect for watching big brothers and sisters on the sporting field! Right beside the Tormore Reserve footy field, is a great playground for your less competitive pre schoolers AND it has the best climbing frame, with a perfect view of the on-field action and the beautiful Dandenong Ranges beyond.

play park, boronia

Not every playground has to have a big slide or climbing frame. Some are simple spaces with room to catch up with friends, just like this pocket playground in Boronia.

chandler reserve, boronia

A classic mix of equipment will keep the kids moving like the slides, birds nest swing, spinners and crawling net. But it is the little touches will make a Mamma smile. From the wood carvings on the logs, the door-knob handles for eyes on the rocks, the tea party for 5 set up closer to the oval and the nature play that will develop over time, there is lots to like at this little play space.

places to eat

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milki and miller, boronia

It’s Milki as in milk bar. It is Miller as in John James Miller - the first Knox shire president. And together is it a funky cafe found at the Alchester shops in Boronia.

dodees donuts and beverages, boronia

Mamma KNOWS that not every outing has to involve a little sweet treat … but if you wanted to… you could grab a box of soft, squishy and creamy donuts from Dodees!

the drop in cafe, boronia

The Drop In Cafe is an eclectic dream. This little tucked away cafe is filled to the brim with trinkets and treasures, you may get a little distracted. There are tea sets, doll houses, lamps and every nick-nack under the sun. Even the cups and plates feel like you are enjoying a home cooked meal at Nanna’s.

cafe brontos, boronia

Cafe Brontos is as family friendly as it comes and it is the Flintstone themed! You’ll spot menu items named after your favourite Fred, Wilma and even Bam Bam. The cafe is super spacious and welcoming to all.

mum's burger kitchen, boronia

I promise you, the burgers coming out of this kitchen are WAY better than Mamma’s kitchen at home. Mum’s Burger Kitchen in Boronia KNOW how to impress with incredible burgers, sandwiches, sides and shakes!

the hub play cafe, boronia

The Hub Play Cafe in Boronia is just perfect for Melbourne weather. There is an amazing outdoor play area that boasts a sandpit and a wooden fire truck that fits both Mamma’s little ones! If the weather turns bad, never fear Melburnian Mamma's, The Play Hub Cafe also has toys inside.

places to go

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bloomin’ goodies, boronia

Forget about fighting for car parks at the big shopping centres - if you are needing to purchase update a room, buy a bunch of flowers or simply need to get a gift, Swing past Alchester Village and drop into Bloomin’ Goodies.

miller's homestead, boronia

Miller’s Homestead is now home to a new - although very tiny - branch of the Your Library group. Perfect place for story time, exploring the gardens and taking in a slice of local history.

boronia radio control car club, boronia

Start your battery powered engines! The Boronia Radio Control Car Club is your next racing spot for your remote control collection. Located on the corner of Park Cresent and Dorset Road, it is likely you have driven past it many times before. This space is open to the public and is a safe, well contained space that you can test out all your RC moves, without being in anyones way or on the road.

boronia art walk, boronia

If Mamma has said it once, she’s said it a hundred times - there is so much amazing things to find in the east, including some incredible street art. You don’t have to look very far in Boronia to find it!

boronia library, boronia

You have to love a library and Boronia Library is a great one! They have a large, welcoming children’s section that has plenty of space to lounge out or snuggle on a couch with a good book or 12 (depending how many the kids decide to pull of the shelf!)

metro cinemas, boronia

You can still find a classic, family friendly - and family run - cinema that has great priced tickets, old school service and ticks all the boxes for a movie day out with the fam. And it is right here in Boronia.

knox leisureworks, boronia

Knox Leisureworks is awesome for the little ones. Add the water play features, bubbly water in the corner and sweetest frog slide - this spot is perfect for those scorching summer play days

liverpool road retarding basin, boronia

Nothing beats fresh air and sunshine so what better way to start your day than a walk around the Liverpool Road Retarding Basin. With the Dandenong Ranges as a backdrop it is simply stunning.

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