Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Free first, then the paid stuff. This page lists five weekend options in and around Patterson Lakes: one in Patterson Lakes, two in Bangholme, one in Carrum Downs and one in Seaford.
Each was checked against two sources. Prices are copied from the venue pages listed under Sources, and opening hours are printed only where a venue’s own page lists them. Melbourne Cable Park lists its hours month by month and Bayside Rock Climbing has a separate holiday trading table, so check before you head out.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Listed | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playground with free parking | Gladesville Boulevard Reserve | see below | not printed here |
| Wakeboarding, high ropes and mini golf | Melbourne Cable Park | Cable Wakeboarding 2 hours (pre booked online) | $92 |
| Climbing with instruction provided | Bayside Rock Climbing | Climb Time (Auto Belay) Adults 1 Hour | $23 |
| Riding school | Jolong Park | see below | not printed here |
| Park with a pavilion cafe | Keast Park | see below | not printed here |
Gladesville Boulevard Reserve — 187-189 Gladesville Boulevard, Patterson Lakes VIC 3197
Start here if you want to keep the wallet closed. The council describes a large open area next to the Patterson Lakes Kindergarten, with a large playground and free parking. Its playground page lists wooden climbing structures with two slides, monkey bars and horizontal bars. We have not printed hours for it.
Free first: the council lists free parking at the reserve, and this page prints no entry price for it.
Melbourne Cable Park — 5 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175
Melbourne Cable Park is in Bangholme, not Patterson Lakes itself, and its site says it sits along the Patterson River. The site lists an October hours block: cable wakeboarding and mini golf run Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm and Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. It lists Climb on Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm and Aqua Fun Park on Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm, both closed Monday to Friday. Those are October hours, so they change. The site says the Cafe is open on weekends, school holidays and public holidays, and that there is plenty of free parking at the park. Dogs are not allowed apart from service dogs, the site says.
Listed prices (copied from melbournecablepark.com/cable and melbournecablepark.com/climb on 9 October 2026):
- Cable Wakeboarding 2 hours (pre booked online): $92
- Climb Melbourne 50 min (buy online): $35
- Aqua Fun Park 50 min (buy online): $37
- SHANX Mini Golf per person: $20
Plan it: read the October hours block on its site first, because Climb and Aqua Fun Park are listed for Saturday and Sunday only.
Bayside Rock Climbing — 9 Network Drive, Carrum Downs VIC 3201
Bayside Rock Climbing is in Carrum Downs, not Patterson Lakes. Its site lists trading hours of Monday to Friday 12pm to 9:30pm, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm. The site also carries a separate holiday trading table, so check it in school holidays. It says it offers Top Rope Climbing, Bouldering and Auto Belays for any level of experience, and that all instruction is provided so no experience is required. For adults, its price list shows Top Rope with own gear at $23 and with hire gear (harness, shoes and chalk) at $37.
Listed prices (copied from baysiderock.com.au/prices on 9 October 2026):
- Climb Time (Auto Belay) Adults 1 Hour: $23
- Climb Time (Auto Belay) Adults 2 Hours: $27
- Top Rope Adults, Own Gear: $23
- Top Rope Adults, Hire Gear (Harness, Shoes & Chalk): $37
Plan it: pick a Saturday session between the 9am and 6pm trading hours its site lists, and check the holiday table if school is out.
Jolong Park — 128 Riverend Road, Bangholme VIC 3175
Jolong Park is an equestrian centre at 128 Riverend Road, Bangholme. Its site describes a multipurpose equestrian centre and has a heading that reads BE EDUCATED IN OUR RIDING SCHOOL. We have not printed hours or lesson prices for it, so contact the centre before planning a weekend around it.
Time needed: this page prints no lesson length or price for Jolong Park, so ask the centre before you commit a morning.
Keast Park — Keast Park, Nepean Highway, Seaford VIC 3198
Keast Park is in Seaford, south of Patterson Lakes. Frankston Council’s page says the reserve is home to the award-winning Keast Park Pavilion, which houses the Carrum Bowls Club, toilet facilities and Crackerjack Cafe. The same page says limited horse access is available from the beach, with a permit required. We have not printed hours or prices for it.
Free first: this page prints no price for Keast Park, and the council page lists toilet facilities in the pavilion.
Quick answers
What can you do in Patterson Lakes on the weekend?
This page covers five options in and around Patterson Lakes. Gladesville Boulevard Reserve is the one in Patterson Lakes itself. Melbourne Cable Park and Jolong Park are in Bangholme, Bayside Rock Climbing is in Carrum Downs and Keast Park is in Seaford.
Where can I find prices for weekend activities near Patterson Lakes?
This page prints prices for two places. Melbourne Cable Park lists cable wakeboarding for two hours at $92 pre booked online. Bayside Rock Climbing lists Climb Time (Auto Belay) for adults at $23 for one hour. This page prints no price for Gladesville Boulevard Reserve, Jolong Park or Keast Park.
What are the weekend hours at Melbourne Cable Park?
Its site lists an October block with cable wakeboarding and mini golf from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, Climb from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday, and Aqua Fun Park from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. That block changes monthly, so check the site.
What are the weekend hours at Bayside Rock Climbing?
Its site lists Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 5pm under trading hours. The site has a separate holiday trading table, so check it during school holidays.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, council pages, the places’ own websites and en.wikipedia.org. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Facilities and opening hours change, so check the official page before you go.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Gladesville Boulevard Reserve: openstreetmap.org/117333898, kingston.vic.gov.au/gladesville-boulevard-reserve-playground
- Melbourne Cable Park: openstreetmap.org/1125071087, melbournecablepark.com/contact, melbournecablepark.com/faqs, melbournecablepark.com/menu, melbournecablepark.com/movies, en.wikipedia.org/Patterson_Lakes,_Victoria, melbournecablepark.com/cable, melbournecablepark.com/climb, melbournecablepark.com/aqua, melbournecablepark.com/shanx-mini-golf, melbournecablepark.com
- Bayside Rock Climbing: openstreetmap.org/420029923, baysiderock.com.au, baysiderock.com.au/prices, baysiderock.com.au/trading-hours
- Jolong Park: openstreetmap.org/579228201, jolongpark.com.au/contact, jolongpark.com.au
- Keast Park: openstreetmap.org/209681528, frankston.vic.gov.au/Keast-Park
