Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026.
This page is for anyone who wants an outing around Laverton without spending much, but we only call something free where a source does. Five places are covered, three in Laverton and two in Altona Meadows.
Only one source, the council’s Woods Street page, uses the words free and low cost. For the rest we could not find an entry price, so we list what the council or venue prints, such as hours and facilities, and make no price claims. Every place was checked against at least two sources.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Free and low cost creative programs | Woods Street Arts Space | 44 Woods Street, Laverton |
| Playground, picnic tables and BBQ | Curlew Community Park | Epsom Street, Laverton |
| Public PCs and council services | Laverton Community Hub | 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton |
| Library with PCs and printers | Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre | 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows |
| Playground, dog off-lead zone, nature play | Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) | Henry Drive, Altona Meadows |
Woods Street Arts Space — 44 Woods Street, Laverton VIC 3028
The council says Woods Street Arts Space “offers a diverse range of free and low cost creative programs, workshops and activities.” It is the only place on this page where a source uses the word free, so it leads. The Front Gallery is described as an exhibition space for artists at all stages of their careers. The council says the space is open for events and workshops or by appointment, and closed in January each year. We could not find fixed opening hours.
Free first: Start with the council’s What’s On page to find a listed workshop, since the space opens for events and workshops or by appointment.
Curlew Community Park — Epsom Street, Laverton VIC 3028
Curlew Community Park, on Epsom Street, is listed by the council with BBQ, picnic tables and a playground. The council calls it a community park with playground and BBQ facilities. We could not find an entry price or opening hours for it, so we make no claim about cost.
Time needed: The council lists no times, so set your own length of stay around the BBQ, picnic tables and playground it does list.
Laverton Community Hub — 95-105 Railway Avenue, Laverton VIC 3028
The council describes Laverton Community Hub as a Council+ service site where visitors can access a number of the council’s services. Its listing shows Monday to Friday 08:30 AM–05:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday Closed. It lists four public PCs and a printer, and WiFi is listed in the hub features. The listing also names meeting rooms, a kitchen and toilets. We could not find a price printed for any of it.
Plan it: The council’s listing shows weekdays only, so this suits a weekday errand rather than a weekend outing.
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre — 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
Note this one is in Altona Meadows, not Laverton. The council says the STEAM Centre of Excellence sits within the library, at the rear of Central Square Shopping Centre. Its listing shows Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM–04:00 PM, and weekdays from 09:30 AM, closing 06:00 PM except Thursday at 08:00 PM. The council lists PC computers and printers, meeting rooms, WiFi, parking and toilets. We could not find a price printed, so we do not call the whole library free of charge.
Get there: The council gives the address as 2 Newham Way, Altona Meadows, so put that in your PTV planner or maps app.
Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space) — Henry Drive, Altona Meadows VIC 3028
The council describes the southern end of Bruce Comben Reserve as a new open space for the community. Its listing names a new adventure playground with a large climbing frame, accessible in-ground trampoline and carousel, dual flying fox, shaded sandpit and swings. It also lists a fenced dog off-lead zone, a BBQ area and shelter, public toilets and a nature play discovery trail. We could not find an entry price or opening hours listed.
Rain backup: The council lists a BBQ area and shelter here, but check the council page before relying on it for cover.
Quick answers
What free things can you do in Laverton?
Woods Street Arts Space is the one place where a source says free: the council says it offers a diverse range of free and low cost creative programs, workshops and activities. Curlew Community Park, Laverton Community Hub, Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre and Bruce Comben Reserve have no entry price that we could read, so we make no cost claims for them.
Where can you use a public computer in Laverton?
Laverton Community Hub lists four public PCs and a printer, and its council listing shows Monday to Friday 08:30 AM–05:00 PM. Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre, in Altona Meadows, lists PC computers and printers and shows Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM–04:00 PM.
Is there a park with a playground near Laverton?
Curlew Community Park, on Epsom Street in Laverton, is listed by the council with a playground, BBQ and picnic tables. Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space), in Altona Meadows, is listed with a new adventure playground, a fenced dog off-lead zone, public toilets and a nature play discovery trail.
What is open on a Saturday in and around Laverton?
Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre lists Saturday 10:00 AM–04:00 PM on the council page. Laverton Community Hub lists Saturday as Closed. Woods Street Arts Space is open for events and workshops or by appointment, so check the council’s What’s On page. The parks list no hours, so we cannot say when they are open.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources between 9 October 2026 and 10 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, lcis.org.au and centralsquareshopping.com.au. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Woods Street Arts Space: openstreetmap.org/12412516515, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Woods-Street-Arts-Space, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/About-Woods-Street-Arts-Space, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Arts
- Curlew Community Park: openstreetmap.org/804464524, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Curlew-Community-Park, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Parks-and-reserves
- Laverton Community Hub: openstreetmap.org/675839753, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Laverton-Community-Hub-2, lcis.org.au
- Altona Meadows Library and Learning Centre: openstreetmap.org/686431252, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/STEAM-Centre-at-Altona-Meadows-Library, centralsquareshopping.com.au/altona-meadows-library
- Bruce Comben Reserve (southern open space): openstreetmap.org/13801097, hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Bruce-Comben-Reserve-southern-open-space
