Things to do with kids in Cheltenham

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Our data lists 20 playgrounds and 22 parks and reserves in Cheltenham, in the Kingston area. Cheltenham also has a library, a pool and a cinema.

Landmarks

Kingston Heath Reserve is the largest mapped park in Cheltenham, at about 29 hectares. Cheltenham Park and Le Page Park are the next largest. Cheltenham also has Pennydale Park, Le Page Gardens and Jean Street Reserve. Playgrounds in Cheltenham include the playground at Le Page Park, the playground at Cheltenham Park and the playground at Jean Street Reserve. Our data shows 14 public toilets in Cheltenham. In Cheltenham you'll also find Village Cinemas, SwimRight Sandringham and Cheltenham Library. Westfield Southland is the local shopping centre. For walks and rides, Cheltenham - Parkdale crosses Cheltenham. Our data lists 63 cafes and family restaurants in Cheltenham for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Cheltenham has train stations: Cheltenham Railway Station (metro: Frankston Line) and Southland Railway Station (metro: Frankston Line). 13 bus routes stop in Cheltenham, including 600, 631, 708, 767, 811 and 812. By car from Cheltenham, Dandenong is about 17 minutes away, Frankston about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 24 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Cheltenham is Parkdale Beach in Parkdale, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Cheltenham is the skate park at Sir William Fry Reserve in Highett, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Cheltenham is Småland in Springvale, about 13 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Cheltenham is Kami Neko no Uchi in Hughesdale, about 12 minutes' drive.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 20 playgrounds across Cheltenham. Rainy days at the library and cinema in Cheltenham. Free days on the Cheltenham - Parkdale and in Cheltenham's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Cheltenham, Mentone has 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Sandringham, next to Cheltenham, has 10 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Highett, next to Cheltenham, has 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Heatherton, next to Cheltenham, has 4 playgrounds and a pool. Beaumaris, Black Rock, Moorabbin and Moorabbin Airport also border Cheltenham.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

1 place

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

3 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

9 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places