Things to do with kids in Armstrong

Our data lists 5 parks and reserves in Armstrong, in the Ararat area.

Landmarks

Westgate Bushland Reserve is the largest mapped park in Armstrong, at about 68 hectares. Hospital Hill Bushland Reserve and Long Gully Shallow Lead Historic and Cultural Features Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Armstrong include Armstrong Bushland Reserve and Petticoat Gully Bushland Reserve.

Getting around

Armstrong has no train station; Ararat Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 8.4 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. No bus or tram routes stop inside Armstrong, so most trips start by car. By car from Armstrong, Ararat is about 11 minutes away, Stawell about 23 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 2.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Armstrong is Ararat Outdoor Pool in Ararat, about 12 minutes' drive. The closest library to Armstrong is Ararat Library in Ararat, about 11 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Armstrong is Kelleys Beach in Lake Fyans, about 40 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Armstrong is David Blackie Velodrome in Ararat, about 14 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Armstrong is Astor Cinema in Ararat, about 11 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Caspers Tourist Park in Stawell is about 19 minutes' drive from Armstrong. Ararat is the closest bigger centre to Armstrong, about 11 minutes away by car, and has 5 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema. From Armstrong, the nearest places for kids by road are the playground at Great Western Memorial Park in Great Western (9 min), Gum San Chinese Heritage Museum in Ararat (10 min), Ararat Outdoor Pool in Ararat (12 min), Ararat Gallery TAMA in Ararat (11 min), Ararat Recreation and Aquatic Centre in Ararat (10 min) and Astor Cinema in Ararat (11 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Armstrong.

Nearby suburbs

Ararat, next to Armstrong, has 5 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Great Western, next to Armstrong, has 1 playground.