Situated on the southern end of Brisbane, family-friendly Logan has always been a popular destination when it comes to sourcing fun and engaging activities to share with kids. For families with toddlers, it is one of the best areas near Brisbane to head to, with an impressive display of toddler-friendly playgrounds that have been perfectly designed with our smallest family members in mind. Full of imagination, adventure and discovery, but with toddler-sized play equipment, facilities and safety all catered for as well, these are our picks as the best toddler playgrounds in Logan.
Underwood Park Playground (Funderwood Hollow) – one of our favourite toddler playgrounds in Logan
When it comes to toddlers, any playground that can spark their imagination and also provide them with hours of explorative nature play is a winner in our books. Ticking those two boxes (and so many more), Funderwood Hollow in Underwood Park easily delivers, with its enchanting fairy tale-themed playground and surrounding nature-filled play spaces all being perfect for our smallest family members to enjoy.
Although its feature Spielart adventure playground was designed for kids aged 5+, toddlers can still navigate this with a supervising parent. There is also a generously sized toddler-sized playground with a sand base and diggers, a fun pedal-powered monorail, and a delightful nature play low-to-the-ground obstacle course. Your toddler will love the water play pump that trickles into a rocky creek bed, perfect for fossicking and skipping through.
Key Playground Features:
- Large, shaded toddler playground
- Sand-based playground with diggers
- Fairytale-themed playground
- Pedal-powered monorail
- Creek bed for jumping through and fossicking in
- Nature play circuit
- Water pump play area
- Plenty of trees
- Bike paths
- Wheelchair and pram suitable pathways
- Sheltered picnic tables
- Accessible toilets
- Large carpark
Address: Underwood Road, Priestdale
You can read our full review of Funderwood Hollow playground here.
Darlington Parklands
Darlington Parklands is dubbed by many as one of Logan’s ‘super parks’ and, when it comes to toddler-friendly fun, it’s not hard to see why. As a parent with a toddler, the parklands are a favourite – mostly due to the scale and variety of play spaces here that are suitable for them to explore. If you are planning to visit here, be sure to pack for a full day, as the kids will no doubt be too excited to experience all the parklands have to offer to want to leave.
Although the toddler playground that comes complete with fort, sand pit and musical wall is the perfect place to start, they will soon discover the large (and FREE) water park that is also located here. Safe for little ones, the water play area contains fountains, spouts and jets, as well as zero-depth splash pads and shallow pools to cool down in. There are plenty of wide-open, grassed areas to set up a picnic on while they run free, and even a wetlands boardwalk you can explore with them when they are done playing.
Key Playground Features:
- Toddler playground
- Toddler fort
- Sand pit
- Musical wall
- Climbing dome
- Free zero-depth water park
- Large, grassy fields to run on
- Wetlands with a boardwalk
- Six seat multi swing
- Nature play low-to-ground obstacle course
- 30m dual flying fox
- Sheltered picnic tables
- BBQs
- Accessible toilets
- Ample parking
Address: 47 – 125 Yarrabilba Drive, Yarrabilba
You can read our full review of Darlington Parklands playground here.
Riverdale Park
If you have a dinosaur-obsessed toddler (and even if you don’t!) your child will absolutely love to spend a day playing at Riverdale Park in the Logan suburb of Meadowbrook. Literally filled with prehistoric goodies to discover, this delightful dinosaur-themed playground will offer them endless imaginative play opportunities in a generously-spaced, safe environment.
It will be easy for your toddler to imagine they are a budding palaeontologist, as they unearth hidden eggs, follow giant footprints, and even sit beneath the half-submerged skeleton of a triceratops! Even the large central climbing structure and slides form the shape of one of these magnificent creatures. Along with the prehistoric finds, your toddler can also enjoy digging in the soft, sandy playground base, jump on the in-ground trampoline, or explore the many other playground favourites found here.
Key Playground Features:
- Dinosaur-themed playground
- Hidden dinosaur finds
- Sand-based playground
- Giant submerged dinosaur skeleton
- Shade sails over playground
- Dinosaur footprints
- Life-like dinosaur sculptures and eggs
- Swings
- Stepping and balancing logs
- In-ground trampoline
- Rockers
- Musical instruments
- Pram and wheelchair-accessible paths
- Sheltered picnic tables
- BBQs
- Accessible toilets
- Ample carparking
Address: Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook
You can read our full review of Riverdale Park here.
Flagstone Adventure Playground and Water Park
Another two-for-one playground that we love for toddlers in Logan is Flagstone Adventure Playground and Water Park. Another super park boasting the title of one of the largest playgrounds in south-east Queensland, the facilities and play spaces for smaller children here are plentiful and varied. Although there is plenty of more impressive equipment to be wowed by, the soft-fall toddler playground is a great place to start, with its mini climbing fort and slides. There are also sunken tunnels, toddler swings and even a story time reading area! Winding throughout the play spaces you will also find a wide bike path with road markings, perfect for little ones learning to ride.
After working up a sweat on the play equipment, you can move next door to the free water park. Perfect for children of all ages, it features plenty of fun water play opportunities for toddlers laid out on a zero-depth base.
Key Playground Features:
- Designated toddler playground
- Small climbing fort and slides
- Shaded play spaces
- Sunken tunnels
- Storytime reading area
- Toddler swings
- Bike / scooter paths with roadway markings
- Free water park
- Zero-depth water play area
- Shaded picnic tables
- BBQs
- Open grass spaces
- Accessible toilets
- Ample parking
Address: Trailblazer Drive, Jimboomba
You can read our full review of Flagstone Adventure Park here.
Logan Gardens Park
Logan Gardens Park is an expansive and beautifully manicured space that is an absolute must-visit for families with toddlers who love to run free. Spread out over several hectares, the park has a beautiful nature-play, all-abilities playground that is perfect for kids of all ages to enjoy. There are plenty of imaginative and nature-play opportunities for toddlers to explore here, with a small, koala-themed wooden treehouse fort being a favourite destination for most kids on arrival. The entire park is surrounded by flat, manicured lawns and plenty of climbing trees, and sprinkled with sheltered seating throughout. A wide, pram and wheelchair-accessible pathway makes for the perfect learn-to-ride track for toddlers too.
Another huge drawcard to this park is its water play area. Zero-depth, with large shooting fountains and sprays, it provides a safe and fun environment for toddlers to cool down in while parents relax nearby with a coffee.
Key Playground Features:
- Soft-fall playground base
- All-abilities playground
- Koala-themed wooden treehouse fort
- Toddler climbing wall
- Toddler and all-ability swings
- Climbing net
- Balancing equipment
- Shady trees
- Nature-play opportunities
- Zero-depth water play area
- Bocce, basketball, and takraw court
- Wide, riding and walk pathways
- Large, open green space
- Sheltered picnic tables
- BBQs
- Accessible toilets
- Ample parking
Address: Civic Parade, Logan Central
You can read our full review of Logan Gardens Park here.
Mabel Park
With its recent $1.8 million upgrade, Mabel Park is like the golden star of toddler playgrounds in Logan (and that’s not only due to its bright yellow playground equipment!). Younger kids will have plenty to keep them busy here, starting with the giant, sand-filled playground base that stretches out beneath all play areas and provides the perfect spot for digging and creating sand structures. Toddlers can practice their balance on the nearby wooden logs and stepping stones, clamber over the rocky creek bed, delight in the water pump play area, and enjoy the smaller, toddler-sized climbing fort.
If you visit Mabel Park, it is a good idea to pack in your toddler bike or scooter. Not only are their wide pathways throughout the park, there is actually a dedicated junior skills track too. Complete with road markings and street signs, it is the perfect little space for little ones learning to ride.
Key Playground Features:
- Junior skills bike and scooter track with road markings and signs
- Climbing tower and slides
- Small toddler fort
- Climbing net
- Log and stepping stone balance area
- Toddler swings
- Large sand-based play area
- Water pump play
- Water misting system
- Dry rocky creek bed
- Large, grassy area
- Sheltered picnic tables
- BBQs
- Accessible toilets
- Ample parking
Address: Paradise Road, Slacks Creek
You can read our full review of Mabel Park here.
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