Things to do with kids in South Geelong

Greater Geelong City Council · 3220

Our data lists 4 playgrounds and 4 parks and reserves in South Geelong, in the Greater Geelong area. On top of that, South Geelong has a pool, a museum or gallery and a cinema.

Landmarks

Kardinia Park is the largest mapped park in South Geelong, at about 23 hectares. Bob Morell Reserve and Foster Street Reserve are the next largest. Other parks and reserves in South Geelong include Boer War Memorial Park. Playgrounds in South Geelong include Landy Field, Landy Field-Fitness Circuit and the playground at Kardinia Park. Our data shows 8 public toilets in South Geelong. In South Geelong you'll also find Geelong Sports Museum, The Pivotonian Cinema and Kardinia Aquatic Centre. For walks and rides, Bellarine Rail Trail, Barwon River Trail and Wal Whiteside Walking Trail cross South Geelong. Our data lists 6 cafes and family restaurants in South Geelong for a lunch stop.

Getting around

Trains stop at South Geelong Railway Station (V/Line: Geelong - Melbourne and Warrnambool - Melbourne via Colac & Geelong) in South Geelong. Buses 1, 24, 41, 42, 53 and 55 stop in South Geelong. V/Line coaches stop in South Geelong. By car from South Geelong, Geelong is about 2 minutes away, Torquay about 22 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 66 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

For a library, Barwon Health Library in Geelong is about 3 minutes' drive from South Geelong. The closest beach to South Geelong is Eastern Beach in Geelong, about 4 minutes' drive. The closest skate park to South Geelong is The Geelong Criterium Track in Belmont, about 3 minutes' drive. The closest indoor play centre to South Geelong is Laserquest in Geelong, about 4 minutes' drive. For a zoo or wildlife park, Adventure Park in Wallington is about 18 minutes' drive from South Geelong.

Best for

Younger kids at South Geelong's 4 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the cinema and museum or gallery in South Geelong. Free days on the Bellarine Rail Trail and in South Geelong's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Next door to South Geelong, Belmont has 27 playgrounds, a library and a skate park. Next door to South Geelong, Newtown has 19 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Geelong, next to South Geelong, has 9 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to South Geelong, East Geelong has 2 playgrounds. Breakwater also borders South Geelong.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

20-50 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

3 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

4 places

Beaches

Within 5 km

2 places

10-20 km

5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places