The Broadwater Parklands stretch across three kilometres of the Broadwater in Southport and is a much-loved community space. Splash at the Rockpools, jump on the Bouncy Pillow, check out the many playgrounds or just relax along the waterside, the Broadwater Parklands are popular any day of the week.
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Country Paradise Parklands, Nerang
Country Paradise Parklands at Nerang features an incredible adventure playground incorporating water play and nature play - with something to do for everyone! This is going to be the hottest playground to visit on the Gold Coast in 2021!
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Upper Ormeau Playground, Kingsholme
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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Pimpama Sports Hub Playground, Pimpama
Stage 1 of the new Pimpama Sports Hub has now opened, including the Community Playground! With a large climbing tower and smaller toddler play structure, this small park is a great addition to the overall complex!
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Gilston Hall Park, Gilston
Gilston Hall Park is a very popular spot with the locals, and it's easy to see why. This beautiful nature play park spread out over many levels will capture imaginations, encourage exploration and lead to many new adventures!
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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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Bamboo Down Under, Wongawallan
Bamboo Down Under at Wongawallan is a garden centre with a difference. The perfect weekend outing, here you can stroll through their rainforest walk, explore the meditation garden, enchanted forest and bamboo tunnel, and get bamboozled in the bamboo maze!
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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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Sea Monsters, Queensland Museum, South Brisbane
Sea Monsters: Prehistoric Ocean Predators is the newest exhibit at Queensland Museum, reminding us all that while dinosaurs ruled the land, these giant marine reptiles hunted the depths of the sea! Check it out now, it's here until 3 May 2021!
