Upper Ormeau Park is a small playground in the rural suburb of Kingsholme. Set on a big grassy field by one of the smaller stretches of the Pimpama River, this is a nice little hideaway for kicking the ball, flying a kite or exploring the river banks.
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Norfolk West Reserve, Ormeau
Sometimes, the older parks win the day over the new parks, especially when they're a unicorn park with ALL THE FACILITIES!! Toilets? Tick. Fenced playground? Tick. Shade covered? Tick. Bike path? Tick. That's a lot of ticks which is why the playground at Norfolk West Reserve in Ormeau, while old, is definitely a favourite among locals.
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Mangrove Jack Park, Helensvale
Ahoy there! Boat fans will love Mangrove Jack Park, with it's paddle steamer inspired play structure accompanied by a little motor boat with water skis!! This is a smaller version of the ever popular Oxenford Lake park, and has a 1km long footpath around the lake!
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Coronet Park, Burleigh Waters
Coronet Park at Burleigh Waters has long featured in my post Learn to ride tracks for Gold Coast Kids, and is a highlight of all the bike tracks on the Gold Coast.
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Sensory Gardens, Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
Looking for a quiet picnic spot that will keep the kids entertained too?? The Sensory Gardens by Gold Coast Green Living at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang has been put together by a group of volunteers and is now an all-abilities sensory garden that is open from early til late (basically dawn to dusk) and free for everyone to visit. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and settle in for a nice catch up with friends while the kids explore.
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Baldwin Park, Pimpama
Baldwin Park at Pimpama is a park that caters for both young and old - spread out over two spaces but close enough together for families who have a mix of ages - this is one of those parks that will keep everyone happy.
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Jack Wilson Park, Robina
Jack Wilson Park at Robina is a quiet little train themed neighbourhood park with some great imaginative play equipment and is fully fenced! With two play structures, those who are in the early stages of toddlerhood through to primary school children will be well catered for here.
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Gainsborough Parklands, Pimpama
This sports themed local playground provides heaps of fun and plenty of open space to run and kick a ball. Kids will love the two play structures, swing set and oversized cricket pitch.
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Gibirrngaan (Black Snake) Park, Maudsland
This nature inspired playground is one of our favourites on the Gold Coast! Gibirrngaan Park (Black Snake Park) has a contemporary dreamtime theme, and is filled with play pieces for kids of all ages. Younger kids will be in their element as they balance along the giant Red Bellied Black snake, dig for dinosaur fossils or explore the playhouse with slide, shop front, and talking teletube. Older kids can climb the net to the wooden birdsnest for views across the park, and then race down the mega slide! Little explorers will love the dry creek bed and giant snake eggs, and the giant ring swing lets both kids and parents…
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Aquila Park, Pimpama
From the awesome water play area to the epic slide tower, Aquila Park is one of those playgrounds that packs so much into it, the kids have no clue where to start and will be here for hours!
