The playground at Fingal Foreshore Park is a beautiful space that is sympathetic to its surrounds and perfectly combines the elements of nature and play. We loved visiting the playground, spending some time exploring the rocks on the beach, and grabbing a snack from the surf club cafe! Definitely a spot to hit up with the kids if you're looking for a beach day.
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Pimpama Sports Hub, Pimpama
The Pimpama Sports Hub is home to the northern Gold Coast's state-of-the-art aquatic centre with Olympic-standard 50m swimming pool, netball and tennis facilities and heaps of other recreational and sporting options. Built on a 14-hectare site, it has a large outdoor events space for things like Carols by Candlelight and outdoor movies, and also a community centre. The cherry on the top is the children's playground and walking trails, making this an inviting hub for families to visit any day of the week.
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Alexander Clark Park, Loganholme
Alexander Clark Park at Loganholme is a huge parklands filled with recreational options. The Australian themed playground is the real highlight of this space and provides lots of fun for families.
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Baby Bubble Spa, Oxenford
There’s no doubting that everyone loves a good spa day – so why wouldn’t our babies!? My Baby Bubble Spa is Queensland’s first Baby Massage, Spa and Wellness Centre for Parents and Babies. They only offer treatments that have been proven to be safe and beneficial for your baby’s wellness, and they boast a team of highly trained professionals from registered midwives to baby wellness providers. The mineral heated hydrotherapy spas have many benefits for babies, including strengthening bones and muscles, to cardiovascular development.
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Hosanna Farmstay, Stokers Siding
Hosanna Farmstay is well loved by many families, with the 100-acre family and dog friendly campsite located in the hinterland of the Tweed Valley regularly booked out. But did you know that they also offer a great options for locals (especially those not too keen on camping!)? Day visitors are welcomed at Hosanna Farmstay and you get to join in on all the fun without camping requirement!
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Home of the Arts (HOTA), Surfers Paradise
HOTA is the Gold Coast's home for all things creative! Formally known as Home of the Arts, HOTA is a cultural precinct bringing people together. Here you can experience shows in the theatres, performances on the outdoor stage, exhibitions in the Gallery, immersive events, workshops and more. If the arts aren't your thing, the parklands around HOTA are hugely popular. Whether you're visiting the Farmers Market each Sunday, swimming in Evandale Lake, playing on the playground or relaxing with a picnic under the trees by the river, you're bound to enjoy a day out at HOTA.
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Harley Park & Ian Dipple Lagoon, Labrador
Harley Park is located on the Broadwater at Labrador, and is a bustling hive of activity any day of the week. With a swimming lagoon, pelicans, picnic facilities and two playgrounds, this is a very popular family destination.
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Where to swim on the Gold Coast
Suffering through another Gold Coast summer without a swimming pool at home? Don’t worry!! Aside from the obvious beaches, there are so many amazing options, whether it be swimming pools, splash zones or swimming enclosures. I’ve rounded up a great list of both paid and free options to keep your cool this summer!
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The Backyard, Coomera Westfield
The Backyard, Coomera Westfield is a game-changer in the way that shopping centres are catering to families. Think; bespoke play-zones for kids of all ages, an interactive water feature for water play, scooter track, BBQ facilities, picnic tables, hammocks and so much more.
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Broadwater Parklands Peninsula Playground, Southport
Everything about this playground epitomises a family day out on the Gold Coast! Gorgeous views over the broadwater, a calm swimming spot for the kids, shady picnic spots and an EPIC playground that has some of the most amazing pieces that I haven't seen before at any of our parks.
