3 Best Parks in Gold Coast

“Kurrawa Park is a unique playground that caters to children of all abilities, featuring large grassy open spaces and a beautiful esplanade. This is popular among those looking to swim, play volleyball, enjoy a walk or bike ride, have a family outing, or take a break after shopping in the Broadbeach Precinct. Kurrawa Park allows all kids to engage in fun, interactive, and challenging play while their families and carers enjoy a relaxing environment. There is plenty of shade and seating, ample parking, barbecues, and accessible bathrooms. The park has a hill, a sandcastle and a submarine with a range of flat and wide concrete paths and fun play equipment. Kurrawa Park has two large sandpits, three sand tables, water jets to assist with beach ball seats, sand shaping, and a rubber surface for softness.”

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“Macintosh Island Park is a true oasis amidst the glitz and glamour of Main Beach. The park is home to the Les Rogers Memorial Sanctuary, where several birds, including majestic peacocks, have made their home. Macintosh Island Park is surrounded by large, shady trees, features several playgrounds, cascading streams flowing through the area, and a bird sanctuary home to beautiful peacocks wandering around the parklands. There is a smaller playground at the southern end of the parklands, which is home to a few slides and pieces of equipment more suited to toddlers. This park is a popular spot for a picnic or get-together with family and friends. Macintosh Island Park offers many options for your party or gathering, with large trees providing excellent shade options. Parking is available on both the Gold Coast Highway and Main Beach Parade sides of the park.”

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“Cascade Gardens is a family-friendly spot perfect for picnics, barbecues, or playing in the park. The park features serene rainforest walks with traces of Aboriginal culture. There are several options for gatherings, with many undercover picnic shelters, and the riverside location gives the park a relaxed feel. Cascade Gardens is a peaceful sanctuary set back from the Gold Coast Highway. It includes a liberty swing designed for children in wheelchairs, allowing them to experience the fun of a swing. Cascade Gardens also features a beautiful, purpose-built white rotunda, which provides shelter for small groups in wet weather and is one of the most popular parks for weddings and ceremonies. Additionally, there is a state-of-the-art amenities block, over 50 parking bays, and five disabled parking spaces within the park.”

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