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10 Best Sea Front Kids Parks

Updated: Sep 12, 2022

Brisbane's bayside suburbs are filled with parks and playgrounds to keep young families entertained, while spending quality time by the sea. Here are some of the top sea front parks across the greater Brisbane region: 

Lower Moora Park 

It is fun to play in the tree houses overlooking Moreton Bay at Lower Moora Park. There are also lots of barbecues, picnic tables, and a swimming area, making it an ideal spot to spend the day by the bay...more 

Lota Foreshores Park 

Located along the foreshore at Lota, this is a fun place to enjoy the breezes blowing across Moreton Bay. The wooden fort, huge sand pit and connecting bridges provide plenty of room for young imaginations to run wild...more

WH Yeo Park 

This is a spacious, sandy park at Thompson's Beach, Victoria Point. The water here is perfect for a paddle and there is a skate ramp and half court basketball to keep older children busy...more

Scarborough Beach Park 

Both the railway and pirate themed playgrounds here make it particularly family friendly. Another drawcard is the sandy beach and the Cotton trees which are ideal for little people to climb...more

Beth Boyd Park

Thorneside's Beth Boyd park is a bit of a hidden gem, mainly frequented by locals, but it features expansive views, plenty of play equipment for all ages and... more

Rotary Park Redcliffe 

The climbing forts, flying fox, slides and swings here provide hours of fun for families. With unrivalled views and direct access to the beach to cool off. Bring bikes and scooters for a ride along Moreton Bay Cycleway...more

Charlish Park Redcliffe 

This is an excellent place for younger children to play, located between Settlement Cove Lagoon and Redcliffe Pier. There are plenty of picnic tables and barbecues in the shade overlooking Moreton Bay...more

Cleveland Point Park 

The park here occupies the very tip of Cleveland Point, which juts right out into the water. It is also home to the historic Old Cleveland Lighthouse, and the playground has barbecues, picnic tables, a boat and turtle to climb on...more

Palm Beach Parklands 

Pack a pirate's picnic and head to this fabulous Treasure Island themed playground. Dune Cafe is also highly recommended and Currumbin Lagoon here is an ideal spot for family swimming...more

Broadwater Parklands 

A major drawcard for children here are The Rockpools water playground with waterfalls and spouting animals. The monorail pedal bikes, jumping pillow, flying fox and swimming enclosure are also well worth the visit...more

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