Things to do with kids in Merricks

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council · 3916

Our data lists 1 park or reserve in Merricks, in the Mornington Peninsula area.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Merricks is Flinders - Somers Coastal Reserve, covering about 308 hectares. Our data shows 1 public toilet in Merricks. The Red Hill Rail Trail passes through Merricks. Our data lists 2 cafes and family restaurants in Merricks for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Merricks has no train station; Bittern Railway Station (metro) is the closest, about 9.7 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Bus 782 stops in Merricks. By car from Merricks, Mornington is about 25 minutes away, Frankston about 29 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 72 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Pelican Park Recreation Centre in Hastings is about 18 minutes' drive from Merricks. The closest library to Merricks is Hastings Library in Hastings, about 17 minutes' drive. The closest beach to Merricks is Dromana Beach in Dromana, about 17 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to Merricks is the pump track at Westpark Reserve in Hastings, about 17 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Merricks is Dromana Triple Drive-In Theatre in Dromana, about 15 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Merricks is Kidz Shed in Hastings, about 19 minutes' drive. The closest zoo or wildlife park to Merricks is Moonlit Sanctuary in Pearcedale, about 28 minutes' drive. The nearest larger centre is Mornington, about 25 minutes from Merricks by car, with 22 playgrounds, a library, indoor play and a beach. The closest places for kids by road from Merricks are the playground at Seascape Avenue Reserve in Balnarring (5 min), the playground at Flinders Somers Coastal Reserve in Point Leo (6 min), Victorian Maritime Centre in Crib Point (15 min), Dromana Triple Drive-In Theatre in Dromana (15 min), the pump track at Westpark Reserve in Hastings (17 min) and Hastings Library in Hastings (17 min).

Best for

Free days on the Red Hill Rail Trail and in Merricks's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Balnarring, next to Merricks, has 3 playgrounds. Next door to Merricks, Shoreham has 2 playgrounds. Point Leo, next to Merricks, has 2 playgrounds. Next door to Merricks, Red Hill South has 1 playground. Merricks North and Merricks Beach also border Merricks.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

5 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

10 places

Pools and water play

20-50 km

1 place

Libraries

20-50 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

3 places

Beaches

10-20 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

3 places