• Playgrounds

    William Duckett White Park, Gaven

    William Duckett White Park at Gaven is home to a beautiful shady park and plenty of open green space. Kids will love the large net hammock, rope bridges and two slides, and there is also a seesaw and swing set.

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    Ron Short Park, Southport

    Located opposite the Alicia Street shops, grab some takeaway lunch or a coffee and head on over to the fully fenced playground at Ron Short Park. Bring a picnic blanket and set up under the trees, or make use of the picnic shelter by the playground. This one even has public toilets!

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    Best ninja climbing parks for Gold Coast kids

    Have you got a child who loves to climb? Then these ninja parks are just for you! Whether it’s monkey bars, upside down ropes or swinging ladders, there are some great challenges on offer across the Gold Coast. I’ve rounded up the best Gold Coast parks for ninja climbers to take on – which one will you conquer first?

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    Best mega slides on the Gold Coast

    The only thing kids love more than a playground, is a playground with a MEGA SLIDE! We're talking the biggest of the biggest here, usually a tunnel slide and at least 3 stories high to make it on this select list. I've rounded up the Best Mega Slides on the Gold Coast here in one spot, so you can tick them each off your list and say you've conquered them all! What are you waiting for, get out there!

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    Sindone Family Park, Varsity Lakes

    The Sindone Family Park is such a fabulous neighbourhood park! With a tall tower for climbing four levels high, a mega slide and plenty of imaginative play options, we loved visiting this one. A see-saw and swing set can also be found in the shade covered playground, and the shop front is a hit with the younger kids.

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    Lawnhill Drive Park, Nerang

    Lawnhill Drive Park at Nerang sits near the Nerang Forest and is a starting point for some great trail walks. But for those not keen on the bushwalking, there is a fun little playground there too! With lots of swinging, climbing and ninja-type challenges, this park is great for those who like to climb.

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    Bill Thomson Park, Elanora

    Bill Thomson Park at Elanora is very much loved by locals! With a medieval theme, you'll find plenty of turrets and bridges connecting the playground together to create one large castle. The playground is set in the middle of the parklands, which also includes a lake, basketball court, picnic shelter and public toilets.