Things to do with kids in Newtown

Greater Geelong City Council · 3220

Our data lists 19 playgrounds and 9 parks and reserves in Newtown (Greater Geelong), in the Greater Geelong area. Beyond the parks, Newtown (Greater Geelong) has a library and a pool.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Newtown (Greater Geelong) is King Lloyd Reserve, covering about 7 hectares. The Hill, mountain bike park and Elderslie Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Newtown (Greater Geelong) include Moorak Park, Kenwith Reserve and Fairmont Reserve. Playgrounds around Newtown (Greater Geelong) include Sladen Park, Kenwith Park and Percy Reserve. Our data shows 10 public toilets and 3 off-leash dog parks in Newtown (Greater Geelong). Places to visit in Newtown (Greater Geelong) include Geelong Aquatic Centre and Chilwell Library. For walks and rides, Barwon River Trail, Bike: Western Link and The Hill, Mountian bike park Newtown cross Newtown (Greater Geelong). Our data lists 9 cafes and family restaurants in Newtown (Greater Geelong) for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Newtown (Greater Geelong) has no train station; Geelong Railway Station (V/Line) is the closest, about 1.9 kilometres from the suburb centre as the crow flies. Buses 22, 24, 25 and 43 stop in Newtown (Greater Geelong). By car from Newtown (Greater Geelong), Geelong is about 5 minutes away, Torquay about 24 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 66 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Newtown (Greater Geelong) is Eastern Beach in Geelong, about 7 minutes' drive. For a skate park, The Geelong Criterium Track in Belmont is about 5 minutes' drive from Newtown (Greater Geelong). The closest cinema to Newtown (Greater Geelong) is The Pivotonian Cinema in South Geelong, about 4 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Laserquest in Geelong is about 6 minutes' drive from Newtown (Greater Geelong).

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 19 playgrounds across Newtown (Greater Geelong). Rainy days at the library in Newtown (Greater Geelong). Free days on the Barwon River Trail and in Newtown (Greater Geelong)'s parks.

Nearby suburbs

Belmont, next to Newtown (Greater Geelong), has 27 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Next door to Newtown (Greater Geelong), Geelong has 9 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to Newtown (Greater Geelong), Highton has 21 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Newtown (Greater Geelong), Geelong West has 8 playgrounds, a pool and a library. South Geelong, Herne Hill, Fyansford and Manifold Heights also border Newtown (Greater Geelong).

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

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40 places

Pools and water play

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1 place

20-50 km

2 places

Libraries

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3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

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4 places

Beaches

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2 places

10-20 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

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40 places