Best Playgrounds & Parks in Australia for Kids (2026)

Browse 579+ playgrounds in australia for kids across Australia's major cities, with addresses, prices and opening hours checked on each venue's own site. Pick a city for the full list, or start with the venues below.

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Sydney

  • Barangaroo Reserve Barangaroo · Free - Barangaroo Reserve is a 6-hectare harbourside park on a former container site at the.
  • Observatory Hill Park Free - Observatory Park, often called Observatory Hill, is a City of Sydney park on Upper Fort.
  • Blackman Park Lane Cove West · Free - Blackman Park is a large Lane Cove Council park beside the river on Lloyd Rees Drive, Lane.
  • Cremorne Reserve Cremorne Point · Free - Cremorne Reserve is a North Sydney Council harbourside reserve on Cremorne Point with.
  • Ryde Park Ryde · Free - Ryde Park is a City of Ryde Council park on Blaxland Road, Ryde.
  • Sirius Park and Foreshore Mosman · Free - Sirius Park and Foreshore (Sirius Cove Reserve) on Sirius Cove Road, Mosman, is a Mosman.

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Melbourne

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne South Yarra · Free - Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, on Birdwood Avenue on the edge of the CBD, covers 38.
  • Jells Park Wheelers Hill · Free - Jells Park in Wheelers Hill is part of the Dandenong Valley Parklands, managed by Parks.
  • Edinburgh Gardens Fitzroy North · Free - Edinburgh Gardens on Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North, is one of Yarra's largest parks at 24.
  • Booran Reserve Glen Huntly · Free - Booran Reserve is a Glen Eira City Council park on the corner of Booran Road and.
  • Brimbank Park (Parks Victoria) Keilor East · Free - Brimbank Park is a Parks Victoria park in Keilor East, about 15km north-west of the.
  • Ballam Park Frankston · Free - Ballam Park on Cranbourne Road, Karingal has two regional playground areas in 30 hectares.

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Brisbane

  • Roma Street Parkland Brisbane City · Free - Roma Street Parkland is a 16-hectare inner-city park in Brisbane.
  • Suttons Beach Park (including Youth Park) Redcliffe · Free - A popular destination for families, especially on weekends and during school holidays, the.
  • Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe · Free - Settlement Cove Lagoon is a free, tropical-themed public swimming lagoon run by City of.
  • Orion Lagoon Springfield Central · Free - Orion Lagoon is an Ipswich City Council public swimming lagoon in the Robelle Domain.
  • Pelican Park Clontarf · Free - There's a boat ramp and rigging area that borders the park, allowing for a final safety.
  • South Bank Parklands South Brisbane · Free - South Bank Parklands is a public riverside precinct in South Brisbane managed by South.

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Gold Coast

  • Broadwater Parklands Southport · Free - Broadwater Parklands on Marine Parade, Southport, is a council park with grassed areas.
  • WhiteWater World Coomera - Seasonal water park next to Dreamworld at Coomera, run by Coast Entertainment.
  • Livvi's Place at Stockland Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads · Free - Livvi's Place at Stockland Burleigh Heads is a Livvi's Place inclusive playspace at 149 W.
  • Pratten Park Broadbeach · Free - Pratten Park is a City of Gold Coast park on Old Burleigh Road, Broadbeach, with two.
  • Len Fox Park Labrador · Free - This quiet family park in Labrador overlooks the Broadwater.
  • Broadwater Tourist Park Southport - Broadwater Tourist Park is a waterfront park on the shores of the Broadwater on the Gold.

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Perth

  • Kings Park and Botanic Garden Perth · Free - Kings Park and Botanic Garden on Fraser Avenue, Perth, is a large inner-city park with.
  • Hyde Park Perth · Free - Hyde Park is a City of Vincent heritage-listed park bounded by Vincent, Glendower.
  • Bibra Lake Regional Playground Bibra Lake · Free - Bibra Lake Regional Playground on Progress Drive, Bibra Lake, is a City of Cockburn nature.
  • Beatty Park Leisure Centre North Perth · Child swim (5-15 years) $5.7 | Child swim (3-4 years) $3.1 | Adult swim (16+) $8.2 | Family swim pass (2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult + 3 children) $23 | Family swim pass, weeknights 6:30-9pm $15 - Beatty Park Leisure Centre at 220 Vincent Street, North Perth, is the City of Vincent's.
  • The Adventure Park (Kwinana) Calista · Free - The Adventure Park is a free City of Kwinana destination playground off Walgreen Crescent.
  • Woodbridge Riverside Park Woodbridge · Free - Woodbridge Riverside Park on First Avenue, Woodbridge, is a City of Swan park beside the.

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Adelaide

  • St Kilda Adventure Playground Saint Kilda · Free - St Kilda Adventure Playground is a City of Salisbury playground on four hectares by the.
  • Thorndon Park Reserve Paradise · Free - Thorndon Park in Paradise is the City of Campbelltown's principal park, built around a.
  • Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla Adelaide · Free - Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla is a 34-hectare park and tree arboretum directly north of.
  • Wigley Reserve Glenelg North · Free - Wigley Reserve is a City of Holdfast Bay park on the corner of Anzac Highway and Adelphi.
  • Mukanthi Nature Play Space Woodforde · Free - Mukanthi Morialta Playground is a nature playspace at the Stradbroke Road picnic area in.
  • Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli Adelaide · Free - Bonython Park / Tulya Wardli (Park 27) is a City of Adelaide park lands park on Port Road.

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Cairns

  • Goomboora Park Brinsmead · Free - Goomboora Park is a Cairns Regional Council park on Shale Street, Brinsmead, beside.
  • Muddy's Playground Cairns City · Free - Muddy's Playground is a council-run splash playground and parkland on the Cairns.
  • Centenary Lakes Nature Play Space Edge Hill · Free - Centenary Lakes Nature Play is a Cairns Regional Council nature play space in the.
  • Cairns Esplanade Fun Ship Playground Cairns North · Free - The Fun Ship is a free Cairns Regional Council playground at the northern end of the.
  • Smithfield Pool Smithfield · Casual entry, adult (16+) $6.8 | Casual entry, child (2-16) $5.6 | Casual entry, concession $5.6 | Casual entry, under 2 (with paying adult) $0 - Smithfield Pool at 41 Leisure Park Road, Smithfield, is run by Marlin Coast Swimming and.
  • Mareeba Swimming Pool Mareeba · Casual entry, adult (16+) $4.6 | Casual entry, child (2-16) $3.6 | Casual entry, concession $3.6 | Casual entry, under 2 (with paying adult) $0 - Mareeba Swimming Pool on Abbott Street, Mareeba, is operated by Marlin Coast Swimming and.

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Canberra

  • National Arboretum Canberra Free - The National Arboretum Canberra is on Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Molonglo.
  • Commonwealth Park Parkes · Free - Commonwealth Park is a large landscaped park managed by the National Capital Authority.
  • Yerrabi District Park Gungahlin · Free - Yerrabi District Park is an ACT Government urban park beside Yerrabi Pond in Gungahlin.
  • Weston Park Yarralumla · Free - Weston Park is a 40-hectare ACT Government urban park off Weston Park Road in Yarralumla.
  • John Knight Memorial Park Belconnen · Free - John Knight Memorial Park is a 12-hectare ACT Government park on the eastern shore of Lake.
  • Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Day Pass, private vehicle (up to 8 seats) $16.09 | Day Pass, private vehicle, seniors/concession $9.66 | Annual Pass, private vehicle $45.7 - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve is an ACT Government reserve on Tidbinbilla Reserve Road.

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Hobart

  • Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre Queens Domain · Casual swim, infant under 2 $0 | Casual swim, child 2-5 $3 | Casual swim, child 6-15 $7.1 | Toddler and supervisor (0-5) $10.9 | Casual swim, adult $9.8 | Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children) $27.6 | Learn to Swim class $24.6 - Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre is the City of Hobart's indoor aquatic centre at 1.
  • Caldew Park (The Train Park) West Hobart · Free - Caldew Park, commonly known as The Train Park, is a City of Hobart park on the corner of.
  • Dru Point Bicentennial Park Margate · Free - Dru Point Bicentennial Park is a Kingborough Council park at Margate.
  • Tynwald Park New Norfolk · Free - Tynwald Park is a Derwent Valley Council park and oval on the Lyell Highway at New.
  • Giblins Reserve Goodwood · Free - Giblins Reserve in Goodwood is a Glenorchy City Council regional playspace for children.
  • Arthur Circus Park Battery Point · Free - Arthur Circus Park is a small City of Hobart community park and playground in the centre.

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Darwin

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Sunshine Coast

  • Buderim Village Park Buderim · Free - Buderim Village Park in the centre of Buderim has a 6.5 metre climbing fort with slides.
  • Jessica Park Minyama · Free - Jessica Park beside Nicklin Way at Minyama has two play areas.
  • Parklakes Sports Complex Playground Bli Bli · Free - The playground at Parklakes Sports Complex in Bli Bli has a shade sail covered play fort.
  • Dicky Beach Park Dicky Beach · Free - Dicky Beach Park sits beside the beach and the Coastal Pathway.
  • Tickle Park Coolum Beach · Free - Tickle Park is on the Coolum Beach foreshore beside David Low Way.
  • Pelican Waters Boulevard Park Pelican Waters · Free - Pelican Waters Boulevard Park has a partly shaded, sail covered playground with a play.

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Newcastle

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