Things to do with kids in Black Rock

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Our data lists 3 playgrounds and 2 parks and reserves in Black Rock, in the Bayside area. Black Rock also has a beach.

Landmarks

F.G. Tricks Reserve is the largest mapped park in Black Rock, at about 1 hectares. Black Rock also has Fourth Street Reserve. Playgrounds around Black Rock include the playground at F.G Tricks Reserve. Our data shows 3 public toilets in Black Rock. In Black Rock you'll also find Edward Street Beach. The Bay Trail passes through Black Rock. Our data lists 7 cafes and family restaurants in Black Rock for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Black Rock. The closest to Black Rock is Southland Railway Station (metro), about 2.7 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses 600, 825, 922 and 923 stop in Black Rock. By car from Black Rock, Dandenong is about 21 minutes away, Frankston about 28 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 25 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Black Rock is SwimRight Sandringham in Cheltenham, about 5 minutes' drive. For a library, Beaumaris Community Centre in Beaumaris is about 3 minutes' drive from Black Rock. For a skate park, Beaumaris Skate Park in Beaumaris is about 2 minutes' drive from Black Rock. The closest cinema to Black Rock is Village Cinemas in Cheltenham, about 8 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Akira’s Arcade in Prahran is about 19 minutes' drive from Black Rock. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Black Rock is Luna Park in St Kilda, about 17 minutes' drive. Dandenong is the closest bigger centre to Black Rock, about 21 minutes away by car, and has 21 playgrounds, a pool, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Younger kids at Black Rock's 3 local playgrounds. Beach days at Edward Street Beach. Free days on the Bay Trail and in Black Rock's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Cheltenham, next to Black Rock, has 20 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Black Rock, Sandringham has 10 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Next door to Black Rock, Beaumaris has 4 playgrounds, a library and a skate park.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

38 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

4 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

4 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places