Marrickville

Time Out reckons Marrickville is the second-coolest neighbourhood in Australia—but we’re calling it: for parents, it’s definitely #1 👏

And there’s much more to it than just amazing pork rolls.

Think waterplay parks, baby-friendly breweries, an architecturally designed library, and baked goods so good they’re worth the queue. Yep, Marrickville’s got it all.

Here’s how to make a day of it with your little plus-one 👇

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• Play

  Marrickville Library
  313 Marrickville Road

  Why read at home when you can hang in this architecturally designed book haven!? Head along to Book Buddies (10.30am Monday), Storytime (10.30am Wednesday) and Family Tales (10.30am Sunday).

  Steel Park Waterplay Park
  531-565 Illawarra Road

  This waterplay area is basically a mini geography lesson disguised as fun—kids can splash through mountain streams, rivers, and estuaries (aka jets and sprays galore). Bonus: it’s designed with sustainability in mind.

• Eat

  The Henson
  91 Illawarra Road

  This is one of the most family-friendly watering holes in the Inner West, complete with a kids cubby house. Our hot tip: Make it a mid-week lunch visit with your Mother’s Group.

  Sauce Brewing Co
  1A Mitchell Street

  Bubs at a brewery? Hear us out. This beer garden has plenty of space for the kidlets and the doggos making it perfect for a family-friendly afternoon session.

  Goodwood Bakery
  297 Marrickville Road

  Here’s what you’re going to do: Grab a ham, gruyere and mustard croissant and The Cardi P scroll and take it to the library or Marrickville Park to demolish.

• Shop

  McMullin & Co.
  13 Thompson Street

  To balance out all the brightly-coloured baby toys you’ve bought, head to McMullin’s beautiful showroom to check out their timeless and considered designs.

  Wileaway
  Level 1/20 Smidmore Street

  You’ll find this go-to spot for all types of gifts in Marrickville Metro (parents always deserve a little treatie!). We love their focus on Australian-designed, eco-friendly products.

• Move

  Movement 101
  2/198 Marrickville Road

  Belly separation, prolapse, painful sex-yep, being a birthing parent can suck. But Movement 101 has got you covered when it comes to recovery, with everything thing from remedial massage to physio and pilates.

  Scout Pilates
  333b Enmore Road

  Check out the weekly schedule for Parents & Cubs reformer and mat classes. And once you’re done, treat yourself to a goodie from Superfreak on your way out.

  Mums Get Active
  531 Illawarra Road

  For a one-off $30 payment, you get a years worth of fun and quick classes led by instructors who can help you train safely + connect with other Mums.