Things to do with kids in Newington

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Newington is in the Ballarat area, and our data lists 4 playgrounds and 1 park or reserve in the suburb. On top of that, Newington has a skate park.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Newington is Victoria Park, covering about 135 hectares. Playgrounds around Newington include the playground at Victoria Park, the playground at Victoria Park and Victoria Park Inclusive Playspace. Our data shows 5 public toilets, 2 parks and playgrounds with a council BBQ close by and 1 off-leash dog park in Newington. For older kids in Newington there's Bicycle Pump Track. For walks and rides, Victrack crosses Newington.

Getting around

There's no train station in Newington. The closest to Newington is Wendouree Railway Station (V/Line), about 2.1 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Buses on the 25, 26 and Ballarat - Stawell via Ararat routes stop in Newington. By car from Newington, Ballarat is about 3 minutes away, Daylesford about 44 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 1.5 hours, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Newington is Ballarat Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Lake Gardens, about 2 minutes' drive. The closest library to Newington is Central Highlands Regional Library Corp Ballarat branch in Ballarat Central, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to Newington is Regent Cinemas in Ballarat Central, about 5 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Empire Bowling Saloon in Golden Point is about 7 minutes' drive from Newington. For a zoo or wildlife park, Ballarat Wildlife Park in Ballarat East is about 11 minutes' drive from Newington. Ballarat is the closest bigger centre to Newington, about 3 minutes away by car, and has 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema.

Best for

Younger kids at Newington's 4 local playgrounds. Teens who skate or ride, with Bicycle Pump Track in Newington. Free days on the Victrack and in Newington's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Newington, Alfredton has 17 playgrounds and a skate park. Ballarat Central, next to Newington, has 4 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Delacombe, next to Newington, has 8 playgrounds. Lake Wendouree, next to Newington, has 7 playgrounds. Lake Gardens and Redan also border Newington.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

1 place

10-20 km

1 place

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

6 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places