Its a park what u can play any sports and use the toilets and netball has a coffee van there too…read moreand u can have BBQ and party's at the park and they have plenty of tables and very clean and there a petrol station near the park where u can buy hot food drinks coffee and more

A good activity for kids under the age of 5 with a few caveats. Nice water features with spray…read moreelements, little wading pools, a waterfall, and more. Lots of shade and benches. Cafe nearby within the park as well. It's also near the Australia Fair Shopping Centre (which is very poorly laid out but at least it is close) if you need to combine a trip with shopping. My quibbles: 1. Parking isn't free - it's $AUS 1.90 an hour. Not a huge deal - worth it to help cover the expenses of the space. 2. There isn't a changing area directly by the play area. Most of these sorts of playspaces that are water-specific seem to have changing areas surrounding the pools, but this one you had to walk a bit too. When you are schlepping kids and gear, you really want it closer. 3. This pool is definitely geared towards little ones, but there's a lot of undulation in the ground surface and thus makes it prone to falls. We witnessed several kids injure themselves in the 45 minutes we were there. 4. It's a bit difficult to see exactly where this is from the road because it is hidden by trees. Go into the main broadwater parklands entrance and park. 5. There are also two playgrounds in this location: one close to the water area that's fine but in a bit of a wooded area and thus prone to bugs, and other that's a really big walk away. It's a pretty walk along the shore and there's a little beach en route past the large intervening field area, but with little kids, it's a bit too far. There's also no parking at that end of the park, so you can't start at the playground without some difficulty. The larger playground has some really cool elements for bigger kids and some nice elements for little ones, but not a whole lot in between for kids between the ages of 4-7 or so. It also has very limited shade in the zone above the slides and climbing structures, though good shade in other areas. All in all, we won't be going back while we are on the Gold Coast, but if you've got small kids and they need a break from the beach, you could do worse than a visit to the Rockpools.

Great little FREE water park best suited for kids under 5/6. Plenty of shaded and seating area with…read morea lifeguard on duty. A must see activity for families with young kids. There is parking and a drink kiosk right next to the rock pools. Plenty of fun to be had by the kids.

I'm pretty bad at golf, but vow to give it a bit more time one of these days. We went to the…read moreRedland Bay Golf Club an di basically got to drive around int he buggy, but it gave me a chance to see what a beautiful course it is. With water views and lots of gum trees, it is smack in the middle of what's now termed the 'koala coast' which runs through the Redlands and into Logan City. The bistro is good too, with nice meals at around the $20-$25 mark for non-members. The club seems very active with lots of activities and functions; it even has a kid's club. If you go, try the chicken wellington.

Redland Bay Golf Club may not be a lot to look at but the good service and good food (at good…read moreprices) make up for the aesthetics.

Wonderful beach! Always clean and easy to walk and find areas to safely swim. Some pretty good…read moresurfing as well. Very community and family oriented too!

Surfer's Paradise is immaculate and lives up to its name. The beach is clean and welcoming…read more There are beautiful plantings along the esplanade and great places to relax. I prefer a less crowded beach where you don't deal with parking issues, but it was well worth our time for a brief visit. I personally was moved by the Anzac memorials. My dad was a career soldier in the USArmy and he speaks fondly of the ANZAC troops that he served with. The handicapped work there was also a point of joy for me. There are volunteers to put you in a sand and seaworthy wheel chair. Such joy!

Such a fantastic playground in an ideal location in Broadbeach. Regular swings, a merry-go-round…read moreswing, super fun slides, sand pits, sway tables, imaginative play areas, little water components and lots of soft areas to run around and be a kid. Good shade, seating, good bathroom facilities, right by the beach and the Oasis Shopping Centre, not far from good coffee at No Name Lane and there's even street parking and a grilling area nearby. Heaven for a parent of kids under the age of 6 or 7. Very happy to have discovered this excellent free resource in Broadbeach.

I used to go to this park as a kid and it's just overwhelming how many things you can do there…read more Even to this day I go there all the time after the beach. The massive swing is wicked and there's massive slides with it. If your going to go have fun at a park and don't like crowds or having to pay then this is the best choice for all ages.

Sweet little park in the middle of town. Great place to stretch your legs, have a picnic and let…read morethe kiddos run. Decent birding around the ponds too:

Great park! Nice walkway to the many other options this park offers I.e 3 other play areas…read more. bike/skate park.. A lot of picnic and family areas to spend the day lounging and in the outdoors. Main playground had great options and coverage with a good enough sized car park. The only concern was the lack of toilets and general protection/barrier from the lake for that child that likes to not listen and run off but space is not an issue! Beenleigh is a real family spot especially with the parks it has so this was a nice surprise.

Summer in Limestone Park = activity. Limestone Park in…read morecentral Ipswich is always a hive of activity during the summer months. Last night there were no less than 7 different outside exercise groups using the large space that is Limestone Park. As well as the groups, there were plenty of people out and about walking with their families and their dogs around the weaving paths around the park. The paths at the top end of the park have light poles, lighting the path so you can safely walk around in the twilight hours. Not only does the walking / running paths of this park attract a lot of activity, so does many of the exercise equipment placed around the pathways for everyone to use and get active. The sporting facilities around the park include, a cricket / AFL field, Softball / cricket batting nets, netball courts and an athletic oval all with in the vicinity of the park. Limestone Park is a beautiful spot to exercise, walk the paths or grab a blanket and lie and people watch or read good book. It is an active park and right in the middle of Ipswich and I highly recommend stopping to take a look, bring the family and have a picnic or BBQ under at the top end of the park on Chermside Rd.