Here on the Gold Coast, we're lucky to have a number of different options available to us for our kids to join in on messy play. Each week you'll find new themes and tray set ups, each carefully thought out and designed to excite and engage all of your children's senses. So what are you waiting for - get those old clothes out, pack the towels and head on over to one of these great Messy Play options!
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Runaway Bay Sports Precinct – East playground and bike park
You'll find this shady bike park with playground tucked in beside the Runaway Bay Library and Community Centre. Here the kids can ride around a large, flat, concrete bike path with learn to ride features, have a go on the small skate bowl, and stop by a fun playground too!
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Burleigh Op Shop & Coffee Kiosk
The Burleigh Op Shop is a great little spot to stop for a coffee and catch up with friends. While there are no bells and whistles here, you can get a great coffee, the playground is fenced, and it's a nice shady spot to sit and chat while the kids play!
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Tallowwood Park, Upper Coomera
What a great park Tallowwood Park is for the little kids! With a large open green space dotted with shady trees, a beautiful lake with ducks, a small but adrenalin-packed bike track and a fenced playground - there really isn't more that you could ask for here!
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Codrington Park, Pacific Pines
Aimed at older kids (although catering for toddlers too), this playground is designed for climbing, with nets, bridges, posts and walls that will keep the ninja warriors occupied. Don't miss the flying fox too! Little ones can explore the pirate ship, bridges and sand play fort.
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EMF Jnr play centre, Nerang
EMF Jnr is the first of its kind on the Gold Coast, encompassing kids specific training rooms, a creche, party room and the most EPIC play centre on the Gold Coast. Divided into 5 different zones - toddler play, trampolines, jumping castle, kids play and ninja warrior course, there is something for everyone here!
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Parklake Park, Maudsland
Parklake Park at Maudsland can't be seen from the street, and so many people are surprised once they make their way down to it at how big the playground is! This playground caters well to kids of all ages, with two separate play structures and lots much more to discover. Set under lots of shady trees, plus a few shade cloth structures, you'll find a mega slide, toddler playground, flying fox, swings, huge sandpit and lots of imaginative play elements.
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The Messy Place, Ashmore
The Messy Place at Ashmore is the ultimate creative sensory play centre on the Gold Coast, designed exclusively for children under 6 years old. They offer creative and messy play sessions in a safe and enjoyable environment. Here, kids can unleash their imagination and make a mess, while parents relax and connect with not only their children, but other parents too!
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Family friendly Gold Coast events to watch for in 2024
There are so many events on year round on the Gold Coast, but there are a few in particular that capture the hearts of residents and are not to be missed. Be sure to add these to your calendar and make sure to take the family for a visit!
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Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm Caves
The Tamborine Mountain Glow Worm caves are a great opportunity for the family to get up close and personal with thousands of tiny little glow worms! Usually only seen at night, their purpose built sanctuary on Tamborine Mountain means you can support glow worm conservation and see them during day light hours.
