Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre is located at 99 Altona Street in Kensington VIC 3031.
We want to make sure your journey to the centre is as easy as possible. Whether you’re walking, riding, or catching public transport, we’ve got you covered.
Limited on-street parking is available in the area too.
No matter how you plan to travel, be sure to plan your trip ahead of time so you can enjoy everything the centre has to offer.
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Walk
The centre has two entrances. The main entrance is on the Altona Street service lane. Members with wristband access can also use the members’ entrance on Kensington Road.
Both entrances are easy to reach on foot, and the main entrance can also be accessed via JJ Holland Park.
The entrances are fully accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
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Bike
There are several bike riding routes on local streets near the centre such as Kensington Road, Altona Street, Tennyson Street and Ormond Street.
Plan your bike ride journey with the free arevo app – RACV's journey planner which features the latest bike riding routes.
The centre offers on-street bike hoops located at the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane and at members’ entrance on Kensington Road.
There are no e-bike charging stations.
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E-scooter
Your e-scooter can be locked to the bike hoops which are located outside the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane and outside the members’ entrance on Kensington Road. If none are available, please park it in an upright position on the kerb leaving at least 1.5 metres from the building, ensuring the footpath is clear.
There are no e-scooter charging stations.
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Bus
Route 402 runs along Kensington Road, and the closest bus stop is a two-minute walk from the main entrance by the corner of Kensington Road and Altona Street.
To view timetables and maps, please visit the Public Transport Victoria website or call 1800 800 007.
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Train
South Kensington Station is the closest train station - about a six-minute walk through JJ Holland Park - with services on the Werribee and Williamstown lines.
Kensington Station is about a 10-minute walk with services on the Craigieburn line.
Macaulay Station is about a 16-minute walk with services on the Upfield line.
To view timetables and maps, please visit the Public Transport Victoria website or call 1800 800 007.
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On-street car parking
The centre does not have a dedicated car park which means that on-street parking, particularly at peak times, can be limited. We recommend you plan your trip in advance, allow extra time to find a park and consider carpooling with a friend or family member.
A range of 1P to 4P car parking is available on local streets surrounding the centre, such as Kensington Road, Altona Street and Childers Street. Parking conditions apply – always check the signs when you park.
The Altona Street service lane is a no through road.
There are no electric car charging stations.
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Accessible parking
We have provided dedicated on-street car park bays for vehicles displaying Australian Disability Parking permits on Altona Street, the Altona Street Service Lane and Kensington Road.
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Drop-off / pick-up
There are two dedicated 2-minute drop-off/pick-up zones. One is located near the main entrance on the Altona Street service lane, and the other is near the members’ entrance on Kensington Road.