Things to do with kids in Port Melbourne

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Port Melbourne is in the Melbourne area, and our data lists 14 playgrounds and 29 parks and reserves in the suburb. Beyond the parks, Port Melbourne has a library and 2 beaches.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in Port Melbourne is Westgate Park, covering about 26 hectares. JL Murphy Reserve and White Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Port Melbourne include Edwards Park, Gill Reserve and Howe Reserve. Playgrounds in Port Melbourne include the playground at Edwards Park, Maritime Cove Community Park and the playground at Walter Reserve. Our data shows 18 public toilets in Port Melbourne. Places to visit in Port Melbourne include Port Melbourne Library, Port Melbourne Beach and Sandridge Beach. For walks and rides, Main Yarra Trail, Bay Trail and St Kilda to Port Melbourne cross Port Melbourne. Our data lists 39 cafes and family restaurants in Port Melbourne for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in Port Melbourne. The closest to Port Melbourne is Southern Cross Railway Station (metro), about 2.4 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Tram 109 stops in Port Melbourne. Buses 234, 235, 236, 237 and 606 stop in Port Melbourne. By car from Port Melbourne, Sunshine is about 19 minutes away, Box Hill about 25 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 8 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to Port Melbourne is Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, about 7 minutes' drive. For a skate park, Riverslide Skate Park in Melbourne is about 6 minutes' drive from Port Melbourne. The closest cinema to Port Melbourne is Village Cinemas Crown in Southbank, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to Port Melbourne is PLAYit in Southbank, about 5 minutes' drive.

Best for

Toddlers and younger kids, with 14 playgrounds across Port Melbourne. Rainy days at the library in Port Melbourne. Beach days at Port Melbourne Beach and Sandridge Beach. Free days on the Main Yarra Trail and in Port Melbourne's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Albert Park, next to Port Melbourne, has 13 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Newport, next to Port Melbourne, has 15 playgrounds and a library. Next door to Port Melbourne, Yarraville has 14 playgrounds, a cinema and a skate park. Docklands, next to Port Melbourne, has 7 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. South Melbourne, Spotswood and West Melbourne also border Port Melbourne.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

5-10 km

4 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

6 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

8 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places