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Top Parks in Southport, Australia
Top Rated Parks in Southport
Top Reviewed Parks in Southport
Woodroffe Park
Broadwater Parklands
Loders Creek Butterfly and Senses Garden
Kanaani park
Loders Creek Butterfly and Senses Garden
The Old Sea Wall Beach Park
Mitchell Park
Bouncy Pillow
South Lawn Broadwater Parklands
Broadwater Parklands
The Stokes Family Park
Maddie and Mike
Reviews
Top spot for an outdoor concert or music day......in the right conditions.
Relatively easy to get to via the light rail network.
Thoroughly enjoyed the Red Hot Summer Tour event February 25th 2024.
Limited shade areas nearer to the stage area, on a super hot day with an absolutely unforgiving Sun ☀️.
A personal choice to choose shelter as a safety measure to counteract the sun's punishing heat meant no view of the stage and some reduction in sound quality.
Relatively easy to get to via the light rail network.
Thoroughly enjoyed the Red Hot Summer Tour event February 25th 2024.
Limited shade areas nearer to the stage area, on a super hot day with an absolutely unforgiving Sun ☀️.
A personal choice to choose shelter as a safety measure to counteract the sun's punishing heat meant no view of the stage and some reduction in sound quality.
The parklands and summer go hand in hand if ur a local then like me and my family the parklands is the place to be
From the rockpool my youngest fav to the jumping pillow oh then there is the aqua park for my eldest Or just a bbq and day at the beach
So much more to
A Goldie fav
From the rockpool my youngest fav to the jumping pillow oh then there is the aqua park for my eldest Or just a bbq and day at the beach
So much more to
A Goldie fav
Wow, I love this park. The idea for a family picnic next to the beach and the park was amazing.
Can easily find a quiet patch to spend the day. However, all the play areas and rock pools are always jam-packed, even during the week.
This is also where whanganui day is now celebrated.
This is also where whanganui day is now celebrated.
Kids loved playing here. Good for all ages.
Beautiful beach park. And lots of activities around. Went several times. Wonderful year end family friendly party and fireworks.
Such an amazing space for kids. While the kids are safe playing on the jumping pillow, parents can sit back and relax.
I went to this place because of the event organized by the Griffith mates from Griffith University. I was totally enjoyed each and every moment at this place. This event name called "CLEAN UP THE GOLD COAST". Which is a good initiative by gold coast council and we firmly believe this kind of events definitely impact people in a good way and making their environment clean☺️ I am also very proud to be part of that event. Eventually I got few good friends from this event. The place is super calm and a great picnic spot for family outings. I'm happy to visit this place again!
A fantastic initiative by the Gold Coast council that provides an amazing area for families. Incorporating play areas, BBQ facilities, rock pools, a water park, restaurants, walking & cycling trails there is something for everyone young or old.
Kids love the place. So much fun. Makes me want to be a kid again. Amazing location as well.
Toast & Vegemite on the bbq, with a cuppa....watching the kids loving an amazing/extensive park.. all sorts of terrific fun... Nice! Parking yeah well just $1.35 per 1/2 an hour.
This is an interesting place for everyone, especially families with children. The kids may play all day long without getting bored.
The parking lot is spacious, and the restrooms are quite clean.
Highly recommended.
The parking lot is spacious, and the restrooms are quite clean.
Highly recommended.
One of my absolute favorite places to go for a run or leisurely walk. The Parklands stretch for quite a while so you can get some great mileage in. Lots of open green space, the gardens are well-kept and generally not too busy (unless there is an event/function going on). Relax by the water, lay on the grass or sit somewhere shady and just chill. There's also an outdoor gym which is fun. It's dog-friendly (on leash), and there are poop-bags available if you forget to bring some. Keep left on the paths and be mindful of other people. If you go on a weekend it'll be busier than during the week. Children always seem to be having a world of fun - and there are lots of things for them to do (playground, water park, netted-off swimming area etc). Lots of fun for the whole family all round.
We went to the Northern playground which was great for all ages. There's a cafe near by for some hotchips and an ice cream
Great free park for kids. Parking available. Tables, bbq, toilets
Beautiful park, miss loved to play and ride the pedal train! Great spot by the water, close to toilets and amenities.
You may have seen these Jumping/Bouncing Pillows at expensive caravan parks, but this one is free for everyone to use. It's in the Broadwater Parklands at Southport. The kids loved it. 👌🤩
There are toilets nearby and it's not too far from a coffee shop, so you can sit and enjoy a coffee while they bounce. But there's no age limit if you want to bounce too. 😜
There are toilets nearby and it's not too far from a coffee shop, so you can sit and enjoy a coffee while they bounce. But there's no age limit if you want to bounce too. 😜
2023 Gold Coast Shiw. Free entry, excellent. Lots to see do and eat. A great venue for the annual show.
Awesome playground with great views
Walks, beach, good place for the whole family.
2hr limit paid parking doesn't accept coins and council regularly hands out fines.
Great fun, kids loved it. Awesome that they have plenty of shade and seating.
Beautiful place to take the kids on a beautiful day. Good facilities, plenty of parking - but you have to pay. Lots of choice of things to do - play equipment, beach, rock pools or kick a ball around. Lots of places to sit with a picnic lunch or a cafe.
Amazing place for kids of all ages !!!! My 2.5 year old and 9month both spent hours here splashing around. Plenty of room for everyone with picnic tables, shaded picnic areas and chairs surrounding the water play areas, a on duty lifeguard aswell as Cafe/ toilets near by. Couldn't have picked a better spot for a play and to cool off.
Great outdoor playground for toddlers and the family, spacious, clean and safe. A lot of activities and plenty of toilets around the area.
The kids love this pillow. Would be great if there was a second pillow for younger kids, sometimes the older children (some adults too) are too boisterous for the little ones.
Thank you Gold Coast CC for providing so many play areas for children, free of charge and well maintained.
Thank you Gold Coast CC for providing so many play areas for children, free of charge and well maintained.
Love walking along here everytime we visit but this time also took the ferry to see the Gold Coast waterways from a new perspective. Great to have easy access from the parklands. Fantastic activities for kids here too - what a great outdoor space for all ages.
Such a beautiful peaceful new spot. Have lived here 12 years never come here. They have this amazing new play ground fir toddlers and kids.
Lovely place to take kids and spend the day. Can get a bit busy at times, but there is a lot of fun to be had.
Beautiful, quiet, clean beach.
NOT completely covered in dog poo like every other beach near an apartment block in Southport (please keep it this way).
Pleantly of seating, but not much shade.
No public toilets nearby.
The jet boats and jet skis are loud ALL the time so don't expect to be able to relax.
Good park for a casual stroll, in or out of the water.
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NOT completely covered in dog poo like every other beach near an apartment block in Southport (please keep it this way).
Pleantly of seating, but not much shade.
No public toilets nearby.
The jet boats and jet skis are loud ALL the time so don't expect to be able to relax.
Good park for a casual stroll, in or out of the water.
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Beautiful spot to rest for a while from your hike or bike ride. It has a beautiful view and places where you can sit.
I have also seen families that have gone fishing here. 🌆🌅
I have also seen families that have gone fishing here. 🌆🌅
Love the new upgraded play centre in Mitchell park. The best playground within Southport and surfers paradise compared to the bouncy pillow etc. on the other end of the parkland. Absolutely amazing parklands with fantastic views of the beach. It has everything kids love with great shades. Beautiful lighting at night too. A must visit!!!
Very cute picnic and lunch area with undercover benches and green lawns.
Attended One Electric Day a concert in Broadwater Park a great afternoon headlining chocolate starfish, The Screaming Jets, Baby Animals, The Angel s, Noiseworks, and international artist the one and only Suzi Quatro had to be more than 5000 people easyin in and out on the tram system. One of the best line up of artists safe frenidly venue seen no problem staff security police and tram guard great job
It's a nice place to play but please advise your kids to wear shoes especially in the tidal areas. The amount of kids I've seen running out with bloodied feet from sharp rocks and molluscs disturbing.
An excellent adventure playground, heaps of activities to keep the kids busy.
They have changed to paid car parks, but never enough to accommodate the weekends.
Loads of tables and BBQ facilities, but doesn't hurt to bring a camp chair or blanket and find a good grassy spot.
Large oval to kick the ball and right on the water, has outdoor shower and heaps of water fill stations.
There is also a public boat ramp and jetty to cleat your dinghy to.
They have changed to paid car parks, but never enough to accommodate the weekends.
Loads of tables and BBQ facilities, but doesn't hurt to bring a camp chair or blanket and find a good grassy spot.
Large oval to kick the ball and right on the water, has outdoor shower and heaps of water fill stations.
There is also a public boat ramp and jetty to cleat your dinghy to.
Grandkids love it.
What a great Gold Coast show in the beautiful Broadwater Park lands we took the kiddies to the show 2 days in a row free entry all the better more money 💰 to enjoy the rides and show bags 🎒 for the kids we will definitely be going next year.🤗🥰
The place is so good, rush and full of joy.
We played few games had fun.
We played few games had fun.
Perfect spot for family getogethers, walking your doggies, photography or laying about with a book or coffee.
Very quiet and peaceful, easy to park at and great view of southport and the bay. There are also many kids parks across the walk. Would recommend!
The best of the best
Please help keep this place alive, council is closing this all down for progress. An amazing place lost to money and politics 🤔
Sensational great place
It was a pleasant walk with a sea breeze on a bright sunny day. Loved it
Great place with nice and quiet location with nice playground and Basketball court. Lovely place to walk around. No public toilet.
Great place for a family outing.
Beautiful place. Near to broadwater. Plenty of paid parking. Good for family picnics.
Awesome place for families and to walk your dog.
I go sit here everytime I go to the Broadwater, good place to nap👍
It’s a really nice park and from here you can see the city and the sunrise too and you can take nice photos from here. And the Good Coast Show is made here.
Gold Coast show. Our boy and his cousins had a great time
Beautiful spot to relax alone or with family 🙂🇦🇺
Playground recently upgraded and covered. New trees were also added. The park is really well maintained by a local garden club.
Our fave family spot to go
Grand Kids loved the park 👫👍
Very disappointed in a well intentioned, fabulous location,massive amounts of potential for growth.
Very pretty, saw so many butterflies here, just wish the walk was a bit longer
Nice little bush walk with dog parks at both ends
Local cafe The Roost nearby
Local cafe The Roost nearby
Great little spot to take some rememberable photos..
I'm lonely, great for lonely bored people
Gold Coast council, please recover her. You need to repaint since some indescent people vandalized her. Please bring the adorable Maddie back.
Mitchell park is definitely a wonderful place to go with the kids and the family. The activities are great and the day will just fly by. Seriously amazing!