Things to do with kids in Prahran

Stonnington City Council · 3181

Prahran is in the Stonnington area, and our data lists 7 playgrounds and 7 parks and reserves in the suburb. Beyond the parks, Prahran has 2 libraries, a pool and an indoor play centre.

Landmarks

Orrong Park is the largest mapped park in Prahran, at about 4 hectares. Princes Gardens and Victoria Gardens are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in Prahran include Lumley Park, Connell Reserve and Grattan Gardens. Playgrounds around Prahran include Lumley Playground, the playground at Lumley Park and the playground at Orrong Park. Our data shows 11 public toilets in Prahran. Places to visit in Prahran include Akira’s Arcade, Prahran Aquatic Centre, Prahran Library and Prahran Square Library. Pran Central is the local shopping centre. For walks and rides, Mathoura Rd, Chatsworth Rd and Murray St, Spring St, Wright Tce cross Prahran. Our data lists 25 cafes and family restaurants in Prahran for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at Prahran Railway Station (metro: Sandringham Line) in Prahran. Trams 5, 6, 64, 72 and 78 stop in Prahran. Buses 246, 603 and 604 stop in Prahran. By car from Prahran, Box Hill is about 21 minutes away, Sunshine about 25 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 8 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest beach to Prahran is West Beach in St Kilda West, about 6 minutes' drive. For a skate park, the pump track at Windsor Siding in Windsor is about 2 minutes' drive from Prahran. The closest cinema to Prahran is Village Cinemas in South Yarra, about 1 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Luna Park in St Kilda is about 6 minutes' drive from Prahran.

Best for

Younger kids at Prahran's 7 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library and indoor play centre in Prahran. Free days on the Mathoura Rd, Chatsworth Rd and in Prahran's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to Prahran, South Yarra has 12 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Melbourne, next to Prahran, has 1 playground, a pool and a library. Next door to Prahran, Windsor has 4 playgrounds and a skate park. Next door to Prahran, Armadale has 4 playgrounds. St Kilda East and Toorak also border Prahran.

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

7 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

3 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

3 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places