Parks, playgrounds and things to do with kids in Bayswater, Victoria

📍 Bayswater · east
The Hatter and the Hare is a colourful café in Bayswater offering a full menu alongside an eye-catching range of signature desserts and cakes. It is family-friendly with a kids menu, high chairs, and colouring activities, though space for prams is limited and nearby parking is recommended.

📍 Bayswater · east
El Chivi and Dos Amigos have set up a family-friendly food truck hub at the back of Cuztom Kraft in Bayswater. Enjoy Uruguayan steak sandwiches, tacos, burritos, and more under a large undercover tent with heaters, music, and plenty of seating. Kids will love the indoor chill zone with games, foosball, giant Connect Four, and lounge space.

📍 Bayswater · east
The Wandering Star Co is a convenient coffee van on Mountain Hwy, serving coffee, milkshakes, babychinos, juices, and quick bites like bacon and egg rolls, toasties, and sweet treats. Drive up, park, and enjoy a snack or drink without leaving the car. Check their social media for weekend locations.

📍 Bayswater · east
Hard Road Brewing in Bayswater is the perfect spot for a relaxed outing with family and friends. Enjoy a drink from 20 different beers on tap, cider, wine, or spirits while the kids play in the dedicated area with toys, books, and games. With bar snacks, pizzas, and food trucks on offer, it’s a great place for fun and good vibes.

📍 Bayswater · east
The Coffee Pot Play Cafe is the perfect spot for both kids and parents. With an indoor play area full of ride-on cars, books, and toys, plus an outdoor playground with a slide, sandpit, and climbing rope, it’s a great way for little ones to burn off energy. Enjoy a coffee and a toastie while the kids play in the fully enclosed space.

📍 Bayswater · east
Dröm Bakery in Bayswater is a pastry lover's paradise, offering everything from croissants and sourdough to signature treats like Salted Caramel Half Moons and Hazelnut & Chocolate Crescents. With a coffee machine on-site and delicious takeaway options, it's the perfect spot for a quick bite before heading to the nearby Train Park.

📍 Bayswater · east
Bayswater Library is Mamma’s favourite rainy-day retreat, perfect for cuddling up with a little one and getting lost in a good book. Newly renovated and thoughtfully designed for kids, the library offers an impressive collection of children’s books alongside a dedicated craft room, costumes, toys, tablets and plenty of cozy nooks to enjoy them all. Little visitors can explore read-along stories on tablets, dive into imaginative play with small-world toys and dress-ups, or get creative in the adjoining craft space filled with puzzles, colouring sheets and art supplies. With activities galore and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere, Bayswater Library is well worth adding to your must-visit list.

📍 Bayswater · east
Ninja Parc indoor ninja gym for ages 8+, 5+ with adult assistance. Obstacles include rope ladders, swinging beams, tunnels, monkey bars, spider wall, tumbling space, climbing walls, and warped wall. Casual session passes, classes, and memberships available.