The residents of Redlands are absolutely spoilt for choice when it comes to incredible playgrounds that cater perfectly for toddlers, and not merely because they may be fully-fenced or feature low-to-ground play equipment. Oh no, these playgrounds offer so much fun for the whole family that people drive a distance to spend some time here with their kids. If you are searching for some of the best toddler playgrounds in Redlands, check out some of our favourites below.
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Criteria for best toddler playgrounds in Redlands
To compile this ranking of the best toddler playground in Redlands our local experts considered several key factors and metrics, including
- Toilets and accessibility
- Surface materials and fall zones
- Imaginative and creative play opportunities
- Social media and community feedback
Thornlands Community Park
Both toddlers and their parents will fall in love with Thornlands Community Park. Cleverly designed with all ages and abilities in mind, this toddler playground in Redlands is like a mini wonderland for children, all safely encased in fencing. With a number of exciting play spaces spread out generously over a soft rubber base, toddlers can roam happily from one zone to the other while parents sit back and relax nearby.
What makes this one of our favourite toddler playgrounds in Redlands? The large sand and water play area complete with dinosaur fossil and diggers! Also to note are the exceptionally cute mini farmer’s market cubby that is just the right size for a toddler to take over, the soft fall climbing hills, and the winding scooter paths. In fact, all the the wonderful play options available here for the smallest members of our family make it one of the best.
Key Playground Features:
- Fully fenced
- Soft fall playgrounds base
- Sand pit and dinosaur fossil dig
- Water play pump area
- Toddler-sized play farmer’s market
- Toddler-safe soft fall hills and climbing sections
- Nature play
- Large slides and net climb
- Large vegetable and fruit sculptures
- Toddler swings
- Mini ninja warrior climbing course (low-to-ground)
- Bike paths
- Wheelchair and pram suitable pathways
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Large carpark
Address: 270-282 Cleveland Road, Thornlands
You can read our full review of Thornlands Community Park playground here.
Raby Bay Esplanade Park
Raby Bay Esplanade Park in Redlands offers all of the impressive features a wow playground requires, while also catering perfectly for toddlers and young children. Although the feature Goliath Tower appears to reach sky high, it is actually easily accessible by little people and has low level slides for them to enjoy too. The entire base of the playground is covered in soft, white sand, reflective of the nearby sandy bay shores. We love the sweet fishing and fish shop imaginative play spaces. There is also a water play area with small pebbled creek and plenty of toddler-friendly play equipment and climbing structures.
Be sure to pack in the kids’ bikes or scooters when visiting this park. Not only are there wide, flat paths around the playground, but there is also a 200m ride track just nearby, complete with road markings and signs they will adore. The worst thing about this playground is working out how to get your kids to leave at the end of the day!
Key Playground Features:
- Sand-based playground
- Goliath Tower with low level slides too
- Toddler-sized climbing structure
- Fish and Chip play shop
- Net swing
- Water play pump area
- Small pebble canal
- 200m long bike and scooter path with road markings and signs
- Beach nearby
- Bike paths
- Wheelchair and pram suitable pathways
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Ample parking
Address: Raby Esplanade, Ormiston
You can read our full review of Thornlands Community Park playground here.
Beth Boyd Park
Recent renovations have transformed what was always a popular destination for families to an absolute must-visit toddler playground for Redlands locals. Generously spaces, shaded by a canopy of trees and with a seaside location, Beth Boyd Park offers an ideal play space for families with kids of all ages. Imaginative play is in full force here too, which a spectacular pirate ship boat fort being a true highlight. Although multi-levelled, it gives off the feeling it is shipwrecked as it lies partially submerged into the soft sandy playground base. Barrels, cannons and other boat items lay strewn strategically around the larger playground area.
Toddlers will be entertained here for hours as they cool down and have a splash in the water play area complete with water pump and pebble stream. They can dig for treasure, ride the pedal-bike ride or slide down the hill slides. Afterwards, its a simple stroll to the beach where you day of fun can continue.
Key Playground Features:
- Pirate shipwreck-themed playground
- Large multi-level pirate ship fort
- Submerged boat front
- Treasure dig sand pit
- Water play pump and pebbled stream
- Inground trampoline
- Toddler swing
- Small bridges
- Bike paths
- Seaside location
- Nearby cafes
- Wheelchair and pram suitable pathways
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Street side ample parking
Address: Corner of John Street and Mooroondu Road, Thorneside
You can read our full review of Beth Boyd Park playground here.
Apex Park
If you are searching for a toddler playground with a sweet fairy-themed play space, then you may want to head to Apex Park in Wellington Point. Here, you will find a playground that is set far off from the road and blanketed by a canopy of green trees and shade sails. Toddlers can imagine they are a mystical fairy living in an enchanted forest as they discovery a charming gumnut hut, mini dragonfly slide, small letterbox and giant lady bug. A small inground trampoline is perfect for little people, as is the large sand pit area and wooden balance beams.
Located just to the right of the playground is a large pump bike track. Whilst some areas might be a little daring for young riders to navigate, they will love going up and down the small hills that bump their way along parts of it.
Key Playground Features:
- Imaginative play gumnut house
- Fairy home and large scale lady bug and dragon fly
- Large sandpit
- Wooden balance beams and soft round mounds to climb on
- Barrel tunnel on ground
- Inground trampoline
- Climbing net
- Crows nest
- Nature play areas
- Pump bike track
- Large shady trees
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Large carpark
Address: 8-12 Starkey St, Wellington Point
You can read our full review of Apex Park playground here.
Wellington Point Reserve
When it comes to the best toddler playgrounds in Redlands we love, love, LOVE Wellington Point Reserve. Overflowing with nature play opportunities for little ones, the entire playground is built beneath the outstretched limbs and canopy of a row of giant Moreton Bay Fig trees. Small wooden hut frames are scattered throughout, inviting children to turn them into whatever their imagination creates. A toddler playground complete with pirate ship wheel faces out to sea, as does a climbing wall, swings and large grassy picnic area.
The beach itself is a natural playground for kids, with plenty of fossicking opportunities to be had. This is also the point from where, at low tide, a sandy pathway emerges that leads from the playground out to King Island. Located only 1km from shore, toddlers will be amazed at being able to ‘walk on water’ and discover the hidden land. Take a bucket across as there are plenty of shells that litter the walkway – just be sure to head back before the incoming tide covers it up again!
Key Playground Features:
- Nature play playground
- Smaller toddler playground
- Pirate ship wheel
- Slides
- Nature wood hut frames
- Climbing wall
- Swings
- King Island walk
- Beachside playground
- Large climbing fig trees
- Grassy picnic area
- Covered seating
- Accessible toilets
- Large carpark
Address: 2A Main Road, Wellington Point
You can read our full review of Wellington Point Reserve here.
Capalaba Regional Park
Last on our list, but definitely no less impressive than the toddler playgrounds in Redlands mentioned above, is Capalaba Regional Park. Not only is it ideal for little ones, but this all-abilities playground has been created with ALL children in mind. Partially fenced, the main playground area contains soft rubber and bark flooring with wide pathways weaving throughout it, which are perfect for prams, scooters and bikes to traverse on. A wooden fort looks down over the playground and has wide open platforms that are safe for toddlers as well as two small shop fronts built into the base level for imaginative play.
Outside of the main playground fence lies a larger parkland. With lagoons, ponds, and tranquil bush walks, your toddler will love moving from the man-made playground to the natural one, where they can feed ducks, fly a kite, or simply immerse themselves in the lush surrounds.
Key Playground Features:
- Partially-fenced playground
- Musical forest
- Sand play
- Climbing structure
- Swings
- Hill slides and climbs
- Wooden fort with small shop fronts underneath
- Bike paths
- Wheelchair and pram suitable pathways
- Lakes and ponds
- Large parklands and bush walks
- BBQs
- Large grassed areas
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Large carpark
Address: Pittwin Road North, Capalaba
You can read our full review of Capalaba Regional Park here.
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