Things to do with kids in Hampton

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Hampton is in the Bayside area, and our data lists 9 playgrounds and 8 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, Hampton has a library and 2 beaches.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Hampton is Sandringham Beach Park Reserve, covering about 11 hectares. Thomas Street South Reserve and Castlefield Reserve are the next largest. Hampton also has Alexander Park, Triangle Gardens and Gipsy Village Park. Playgrounds around Hampton include Octopus Garden Playground, the playground at Alexander Park and Myrtle Road Playground Reserve. Our data shows 10 public toilets in Hampton. Places to visit in Hampton include Hampton Library, Hampton Beach and Sandringham Harbour Beach. For walks and rides, Bay Trail and Bike: Linacre St cross Hampton. Our data lists 13 cafes and family restaurants in Hampton for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Hampton has a train station: Hampton Railway Station (metro: Sandringham Line). Buses 600, 708, 811, 812, 825, 828, 922 and 923 stop in Hampton. By car from Hampton, Dandenong is about 26 minutes away, Box Hill about 29 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 21 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Hampton is John Marshall Pool in Brighton East, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Hampton is Highett Skate Park in Highett, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Hampton is Palace Brighton Bay in Brighton, about 7 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Akira’s Arcade in Prahran is about 14 minutes' drive from Hampton. For a zoo or wildlife park, Luna Park in St Kilda is about 13 minutes' drive from Hampton.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 9 playgrounds across Hampton. Rainy days at the library in Hampton. Beach days at Hampton Beach and Sandringham Harbour Beach. Free days on the Bay Trail and in Hampton's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Brighton, next to Hampton, has 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Hampton, Sandringham has 10 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Highett, next to Hampton, has 10 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Brighton East, next to Hampton, has 7 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Hampton East also borders Hampton.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

1 place

10-20 km

5 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

7 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

7 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places