Keast Park Horse Beach & Playground

Keast Park Horse Beach & Playground

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Posted 2013-10-19 by Sandra Kerbentfollow
Where Seaford meets Carrum and the City of Frankston and the City of Kingston share their municipal boundary is an interesting area; the beach almost has a natural feel about it.

I had last visited this area in winter when it was already dark for dinner at Cracker Jack Cafe , this time I was returning to have breakfast and see what the area was like in the light of day.

Breakfast was great, but I found the restaurant a little noisy for my taste. There were plenty of people inside, and when I rang the night before to see what time they opened they recommended that we book. We arrived at 9.30am and it was already busy inside with the outside area filling up soon afterwards.

This time I was on a reconnaissance trip to see if it was worth organising a family get together at Keast Park and to see what the surrounding area had to offer people of all ages, both young and old.


The cafe/restaurant called Cracker Jack, which for this type of function, didn't really cater for a large number of people. However it would allow for a much needed place for a break afterward and provide a wonderful haven for those who wished to end the day with a fine meal and wine, or perhaps even a cappuccino.

What was more appealing was the playground in Keast Park, which had a BBQ and interesting seating and bench tables.


The playground would help to keep the kids amused while the adults talked, and under Craker Jack there were very clean and accessible amenities, so most needs were covered.


Parking however is a bit more problematic, as it was quite expensive if you use the designated parking areas. Parking is possible on Nepean Highway at no cost, just watch the traffic when getting the kids out of the car.

The other thing that I particularly liked about the area was the beach, as it backs onto the foreshore reserve and has more of a "Lorne Beach" feel, unlike those places where residential houses directly abut onto the beaches, making them feel less of an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and suburbs.


You can also enjoy the small walking circuit from the Keast playground along the beach and back again, suitable for small legs and the not so fit!


Once on the beach turn left and walk along the beach until you get to Riviera outfall.

The Riviera outfall - not a drain in the traditional sense, it is the water tunnel that takes the flood water from the near by Kananook Creek on the opposite of the Nepean Highway under the road and out into the bay. This helps in times of excess water flow which could cause damaging flooding to the areas around Kananook Creek.

Just past the Riviera outfall make your way back from the beach in the direction of the Nepean Highway.


The beginning of the walk back to the park

Follow the quite safe and gentle but natural track back to the playground.

You know you are at the end of the walk when you reach the gate, and see the playground on the other side.

I think this will make a very nice picnic spot with plenty to do and see and should cater for all tastes and ages.

But there were a couple of other features that were great; lthere was an Ice Cream Bar at the Cracker Jack Restaurant where you could buy really yummy ice cream - which I think is a really nice way to finish off a BBQ - and one less thing to organise and bring.



You can also take your pooch to the beach should you so wish, and your horse as long as you can pay the $250.00 license fee (but you must be careful to follow the rules and the times!)


I think this would be a great place to meet up for a BBQ!

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