If your Brisbane Kid is also an avid locomotive-lover then the below train-themed playgrounds are well worth spending some time exploring. Although filled with all the usual playground fun, their track-themed play elements make them a must-visit for any small (or big) train enthusiasts!
Train themed playgrounds in Brisbane
Milton Train Park, Milton
One of the most well-known train-themed playgrounds in Brisbane can be found in Milton. Not only does the Milton Train Park have a replica train for kid to clamber over and on, it also has tracks, a railway crossing, and a very cool tunnel mural that gives the illusion the stationary train is heading somewhere. A brilliant way to pass the hours for any imaginative train fanatic, the surrounding playground is fully fenced and generously shaded too.
Train Features: Replica train, tracks, painted tunnel mural, railway crossing
Other Playground Features:
- Fenced playground
- Play equipment under shady trees
- Rubber and bark base
- Climbing structures
- Slide
- Swings
- Rockers
- Basketball half-court
- Grassy open spaces (unfenced)
- Bike and walking paths
- Electric BBQ
- Picnic tables and shelters
- Small carpark and street parking
- Fenced off-leash dog park
Address: Milton Road near Eagle Terrace (opposite the former tennis centre) in Milton
Read our full review of Milton Train Park here.
Ewing Park, Woodridge
Ewing Park in Woodridge has always been a Brisbane kids’ favourite when it comes to playgrounds that feature trains. Whilst the original playground that actually featured a play train has now been renovated and the train feature removed, the actual train drawcard is what surrounds it. Running circles around the park is a miniature train track with crossings, a platform and even boom gates. Even better – every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month there are actual train rides! Weather and restrictions permitting, from late January to November you and your children can enjoy train rides from 10:30am-4pm.
Train Features: Miniature train rides, railway tracks, crossings, train platform, boom gates.
Other Playground Features:
- Wheelchair-accessible toilets
- Playground equipment for a variety of ages over a sand base
- Unfenced, unsheltered playground
- Four single electric BBQs
- Few shady trees
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Jacaranda trees
- Shopping centre next door
- Large carpark (often busy during sporting matches)
- Many interconnecting bike and walking paths
Address: Netball Drive, off Ewing Road, at Woodridge
Read our full review of Ewing Park here.
John Scott Park, Samford
Tucked away in the delightful country town of Samford is John Stott Park and its sweet train-themed playground. A generous park that features BMX tracks, a basketball court, bike and walking paths and also some pretty cool playground elements, the small little play train that is found here is perfect for the youngest of visitors or any child with an imagination and love of locomotives. Surrounded by niche art and craft stores, cafés and a wide-open stretch of grass, John Scott Park in Samford Village is perfect for a morning or afternoon play in the outdoors.
Train Features: Play train
Other Playground Features:
- Partially fenced playground
- Accessible toilet facilities
- Bark chip and rubber soft fall bases
- Climbing nets
- Slides
- Swings
- Rotating see-saw
- Spring rockers
- Tunnels
- Climbing wall
- Bike and walking paths
- Basketball court
- Petanque/boules playing field
- Asphalt BMX track
- Gas barbeques
- Shelters with picnic tables and bench seating
- Filtered water refilling stations
- Bike racks
- Large shady trees
- Grassy open space
- Street parking
Address: Station Street, just off Main Street in Samford Village
Read our full review of John Scott Park here.
Scarborough Beach Park, Redcliffe
Beachside – tick. Fully fenced – tick. Train-themed – TICK!! Scarborough Beach Park is one train-themed park that definitely ticks all the boxes when it comes to family-friendly playground that offer train-loads of fun for kids. The ultimate playground destination for imaginative play, the playground features not only a train-themed area complete with play train but also a pirate-theme ship section and fairytale Cotton Tree forest (within the playground fencing too). As if that isn’t enough, the playground is also located alongside Scarborough Beach, which means the kids can play, swim and play in the nearby park all in one visit!
Train Features: Stationary play train
Other Playground Features:
- Fenced playground with themed play areas
- Sand, rubber mat and chip bark base
- Accessible toilets
- Swings including a toddler swing
- Seesaw
- Balancing equipment
- Slides
- Sand play
- Climbing structures
- Jumping pillow (fully fenced)
- Basketball half-court
- Several shelters, picnic tables and electric barbecues
- Bins, taps and water fountains
- Overlooking the ocean
- Bike paths (part of the Moreton Bay Cycleway)
- Cafes and takeaway food options nearby
- On and off-street parking
Address: Landsborough Avenue at Scarborough
Read our full review of Scarborough Beach Park here.
Queens Park, Ipswich
Did you know that the incredible park and playground at Queens Park in Ipswich is also home to a pretty cool sunken play train? Built to look as though it submerged beneath the soft fall base of the playground, the small attraction makes for some pretty interesting play scenarios for kids. The playground itself is pretty impressive, spread generously over a sloping hill within the parklands. The kids will love the water play area, while the whole family will be enthralled by park’s other attractions including the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre, Ipswich Nature Centre, Nerima Japanese Gardens and on-site cafe.
Train Features: Small sunken train
Other Playground Features:
- Toilets including disabled access (2 toilet blocks)
- Nappy changing facilities
- 4 Electric BBq’s
- Rubber base around equipment
- Lots of shade over the playground
- Cafe
- No fitness equipment
- You can walk dogs but there is no dog off-leash area
- Water nearby, including river stones
- Water pumps where children can pump the water and watch it run down the little streams made.
- 2 carparks. Free parking and disabled parking.
Address: Queens Park, Merle Finimore Avenue, Ipswich
Read our full review of Queens Park Playground here.
Don’t let the fun stop at just the playground though! Your little ones will also no doubt love these other train-themed activities in Brisbane:
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