Things to do with kids in Paraparap

Surf Coast Shire Council · 3240

Paraparap is in the Surf Coast area, and our data lists 1 park or reserve in the suburb.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Paraparap is Paraparap Bushland Reserve, covering about 4 hectares.

Getting around

There's no train station in Paraparap. The closest to Paraparap is Waurn Ponds Railway Station (V/Line), about 12 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. No bus or tram routes stop inside Paraparap, so most trips start by car. By car from Paraparap, Torquay is about 15 minutes away, Geelong about 26 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 84 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a pool or water play area, Leisurelink Aquatic & Recreation Centre in Grovedale is about 18 minutes' drive from Paraparap. For a library, Torquay Library in Torquay is about 15 minutes' drive from Paraparap. The closest beach to Paraparap is Fishermans Beach in Torquay, about 16 minutes' drive. For a skate park, Moriac Skate Park in Moriac is about 6 minutes' drive from Paraparap. The closest cinema to Paraparap is Reading Cinemas in Grovedale, about 19 minutes' drive. For an indoor play centre, Leisurelink Restaurant in Highton is about 20 minutes' drive from Paraparap. For a zoo or wildlife park, Tiger Moth World in Torquay is about 19 minutes' drive from Paraparap. The nearest larger centre is Torquay, about 15 minutes from Paraparap by car, with 15 playgrounds, a library and a beach. From Paraparap, the nearest places for kids by road are Moriac Playground in Moriac (6 min), Moriac Skate Park in Moriac (6 min), the bmx track at Newling Reserve in Moriac (6 min), the playground at Modewarre Recreation Reserve in Modewarre (8 min), Salt and Pepper Gallery in Bellbrae (12 min) and Torquay Library in Torquay (15 min).

Best for

Families happy to drive a little for a day out from Paraparap.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Paraparap, Anglesea has 3 playgrounds, a beach and a skate park. Moriac, next to Paraparap, has 2 playgrounds and a skate park. Freshwater Creek, next to Paraparap, has 2 playgrounds. Next door to Paraparap, Modewarre has 1 playground. Bellbrae and Gherang also border Paraparap.

Playgrounds

5-10 km

4 places

Parks and reserves

5-10 km

6 places

Pools and water play

20-50 km

1 place

Libraries

10-20 km

1 place

20-50 km

7 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

5-10 km

2 places

10-20 km

10 places

Beaches

10-20 km

14 places

Cafes and restaurants

10-20 km

40 places