Things to do with kids in South Melbourne

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South Melbourne is in the Port Phillip area, and our data lists 6 playgrounds and 9 parks and reserves in the suburb. On top of that, South Melbourne has a library.

Landmarks

The biggest green space in South Melbourne is Kirrip Park, covering about 1 hectares. Sol Green Reserve is the next largest. Other parks and reserves in South Melbourne include Foundry Site Park, Town Hall Reserve and Lyell Iffla Reserve. Playgrounds in South Melbourne include Park Towers Reserve, Skinners Adventure Playground and the playground at Sol Green Reserve. Our data shows 8 public toilets in South Melbourne. In South Melbourne you'll also find Emerald Hill Library. South Melbourne Central is the local shopping centre. The St Kilda to Port Melbourne, St Kilda Road and Moray Street all pass through South Melbourne. Our data lists 55 cafes and family restaurants in South Melbourne for a lunch stop.

Getting around

There's no train station in South Melbourne. The closest to South Melbourne is Anzac Railway Station (metro), about 1.1 kilometres from the suburb centre in a straight line. Trams 1, 12, 58, 96 and 109 stop in South Melbourne. Buses 234, 235 and 236 stop in South Melbourne. By car from South Melbourne, Sunshine is about 20 minutes away, Box Hill about 23 minutes and the Melbourne CBD about 6 minutes, without traffic.

Nearby places for kids

The closest pool or water play area to South Melbourne is Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre in Albert Park, about 3 minutes' drive. For a beach, South Melbourne Beach in Albert Park is about 4 minutes' drive from South Melbourne. The closest skate park to South Melbourne is Riverslide Skate Park in Melbourne, about 5 minutes' drive. The closest cinema to South Melbourne is Village Cinemas Crown in Southbank, about 2 minutes' drive.

Best for

Younger kids at South Melbourne's 6 local playgrounds. Rainy days at the library in South Melbourne. Free days on the St Kilda to Port Melbourne and in South Melbourne's parks.

Nearby suburbs

Albert Park, next to South Melbourne, has 13 playgrounds, a pool and a library. Next door to South Melbourne, Port Melbourne has 14 playgrounds, a library and a beach. Docklands, next to South Melbourne, has 7 playgrounds, a library and a cinema. Next door to South Melbourne, Melbourne has 1 playground, a pool and a library. Southbank and South Wharf also border South Melbourne.

Playgrounds

Within 5 km

40 places

Parks and reserves

Within 5 km

40 places

Pools and water play

Within 5 km

1 place

5-10 km

2 places

Libraries

Within 5 km

13 places

Skate parks, BMX and pump tracks

Within 5 km

2 places

5-10 km

12 places

Beaches

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5 places

Cafes and restaurants

Within 5 km

40 places