With its variety of equipment, facilities and proximity to cafés and shops, John Scott Park in picturesque Samford is a fantastic destination for a picnic and play with your Brisbane Kids.
John Scott Park playground
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. There are BBQ facilities, sheltered picnic tables and wheelchair-accessible toilets.
The playground area has two distinct zones: a tall fort with slides and a rope bridge for older kids, and a smaller fort with slides for younger children. Both structures feature an array of climbing, swinging, playing and sliding opportunities.
The younger play zone also features a play train, rotating see-saw, and two spring rockers. The older play zone has a popular climbing wall, rope bridge and a bigger slide.
The park also features an inward facing pentagon-shaped swing set, where kids can swing towards each other resulting in lots of squeals and giggles. A pair of half-bucket swings is also located near the playground and are suitable for younger children and toddlers.
John Scott Park has two large grassed areas which open up on either side of the playground, and are perfect for a game of chasey or frisbee.
If your Brisbane Kid loves to play basketball, bring along a ball and have a game on the basketball court. Better still, if they enjoy bike riding, bring their bike and safety gear as there is an asphalt BMX track too. Sheltered seating is located alongside the track for onlookers. A purpose-built boules/petanque playing field is also available for those who enjoy a more relaxed game.
Imagination Factor at John Scott Park
Little Brisbane Kids can’t go past the play train for old-fashioned, make-believe play at this park. The climbing wall is fantastic for mini-mountain climbers, testing skills whilst building strength. Little football stars will love kicking a ball around in the open grass. There are lots of other things to see and do in this park too – the surrounding trees are full of possum/bird boxes and you’ll often spot colourful lorikeets or squawking cockatoos in the tall gums. In the younger play space, a pretend “corner store” is bound to result in shop play.
Accessibility at John Scott Park
John Scott Park has wheelchair accessible toilet facilities and some flat concrete paths suitable for pram and wheelchair use. The playground equipment is partially shaded by shade sails and well-established trees; however, some equipment is open to the elements. There are plenty of catering options at nearby cafés and shops for a picnic, as well as sheltered gas barbeques if you choose to BYO.
John Scott Park 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
- Play train
- 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
What We Thought of John Scott Park
We think John Scott Park is a wonderful place to play and picnic due to its array of equipment and ample facilities. It is also a delightful spot for little ones to wander, or even parent groups to sit and chat among the established greenery. John Scott Park caters for Brisbane Kids of all ages.
Fun Things to Do in Samford
Child-friendly food destinations nearby include the Samford Valley Hotel (which features a playground). We’ve done the research for you, and have written things for families to do in Samford so that you can make a day of it, with ideas like a visit to The Store of Requirement (a Harry Potter-themed shop) or a cycle around the Samford Village trail. Just a stone’s throw away from the John Scott Park and playground is the fun and educational Samford Museum, which is open to the public.
How to Get to John Scott Park
John Scott Park is located on Station Street, just off Main Street in Samford Village.
Station Street, Samford Village QLD
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