George Willmore Park in Ferny Hills is popular for family celebrations and community events thanks to the huge greenspace, shade and accessible facilities.
George Willmore Park playground
George Willmore Park in North Brisbane is a large open recreation space for the community in the middle of suburbia. It is a space that encourages your kids to engage with the entirety of the park, playing on the playground and running or scooting along the bike path that encircles the grassy field.
It also features multiple sheltered picnic tables and BBQs, with accessible toilets near the playground, making this a great choice for picnics and birthday celebrations.
The playground mainly focuses on play equipment for younger kids, although bigger kids will still enjoy the open space, scooter paths and nearby sports offerings. Shade from mature trees means you can visit at any time of day.
Your toddler will likely run straight to the playground fort perfectly designed for small legs, with steps and nets for climbing and two slides to enjoy the journey back down. This vibrant green playground fort sits amongst various playground offerings, including a unique climbing frame, swings and a fenced Velocitron (pedal-powered ride).
There is an open cricket pitch and cricket nets for cricket enthusiasts, so bring the bat and ball. There’s also plenty of room to kick a ball around on the big oval, exercise on the equipment provided, shoot some hoops on the basketball court or dance around on the stage.
Ferny Hills Swimming Pool is a short walk from George Willmore Park (complete with a toddler pool), which is perfect for cooling off after a hot morning or afternoon at the playground.
Imagination Factor
Kids can put on a show for family and friends on the stage or run between ‘forts’ at the playground and the beautiful gazebo facing the playground. The climbing web and (extremely fun) pedal-powered ‘Velocitron’ (pictured) are also excellent equipment for imaginary play!
Accessibility
This park has two accessible toilet facilities, while the wider park is encircled by a flat, wide paved path making it accessible for prams and wheelchairs. The playground itself, other than the scale (small size), is not particularly accessible.
George Willmore Park features
- Accessible toilet facilities
- Nappy changing facilities
- Bark base, soft fall rubber base under swings
- Extensive shade thanks to mature eucalypt trees
- Electric BBQs
- Climbing nets
- Swings
- Slides
- Fort
- Basketball court
- Cricket pitch
- Large grassy field
- Bike and pram friendly walking paths
- Fitness equipment
- Open grassy space
- Seats and sheltered picnic tables
- Drinking fountain
- Plenty of space to park your car (street parking)
George Willmore Park hosts community events throughout the year, including the annual Hills Carnivale and Christmas Carols in the park.
Another excellent playground for kids can be found nearby at Leslie Patrick Park, and the Hills Playground at Arana Hills.
What we thought of George Willmore Park playground
My first impression of George Willmore Park was that this was an impressive setup with enough variety and space to accommodate a whole day of activity (particularly if you combine a play with a swim at the Aquatic Centre).
How to get here
The playground is located at the corner of Amaroo Ave and Bundar Crescent in Ferny Hills, with the closest bus stop 250 meters away (Bunora Ave near Bundar Cr, bus route 398).
Ferny Hills QLD 4055, Australia
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