Best Playgrounds For Toddlers In Moreton Bay

The city of Moreton Bay is jam-packed with spaces and places that families adore. A region encompassing glittering coastal villages, country towns, leafy suburbs and spectacular bushlands, the best playgrounds for toddlers in Moreton Bay are scattered throughout these varying landscapes and are just as diverse and magical. There are a number of stand out playgrounds that, in our eyes, cater best to a toddler’s age and ability. Whether that is because they are fully-fenced, have toddler-friendly play equipment and facilities, or simply because of the activities they offer your young child, these are the best playgrounds for toddlers in Moreton Bay City.

Scarborough Beach Park

Fully fenced – tick! Imaginative play – tick! Seaside location – tick! Toddler play equipment and facilities – tick! When it comes to the perfect toddler-friendly playground in Moreton Bay, there is one park that seriously ticks ALL the boxes for us. Scarborough Beach Park has it all and then some with its dual themed playgrounds and enchanting forest spaces. Imaginative and nature play opportunities abound here, with a stationary train in ‘Railway Place’ and boat play structure in ‘Pirate Place’. Along with all the usual playground equipment, the Cotton Tree Forest area contains low, gnarled tree branches that stretch out, making them ideal for climbing (or simply playing beneath for young ones). There is also a fully-fenced jumping pillow. Be sure to pack in the kids bucket and spade too, as just outside the fence line lies Scarborough foreshore and beach.

Toddler-Friendly Highlights

Fully fenced
Pirate themed toddler playground with boat
Sand, rubber mat and chip bark base
Toddler swing and slides
Train-themed toddler playground
Stationary train and ticket office
Climbing trees
Beachside location
Accessible toilets
Sheltered picnic tables

Address: Landsborough Avenue, Scarborough

You can read our full review of Scarborough Beach Park Playground here.

Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre (CREEC) Playground

When choosing playgrounds that we think best suit toddlers in Moreton Bay, one thing we look for is the variety and diversity of play opportunities to be found in one spot. For us, the Caboolture Regional Environmental Education Centre Playground has so much to offer children who come here that far surpasses what a normal playground has to offer. Being an all-abilities, fully fenced playground means parents with young children and prams can easily move around this space stress-free. There is an abundance of toddler-friendly play equipment options, imaginative play huts and spaces, and wow features like the dual flying fox. It is the nature education aspect though that we love the most. The onsite environmental education centre here is full of interactive fun and information, and the nature education theme even carries into the playground with sculptures of native animals and plants, complete with educational labels to read to your little one.

Toddler-Friendly Highlights

Two fully fenced playgrounds
Environmental Education Centre
Bush walking tracks
Low to ground play equipment
Toddler-friendly slides, nets, climbing walls
Sensory boards
Rubber soft fall surfaces
Dual flying foxes (with all-abilities seat)
All abilities play equipment
Café
Accessible toilets and change table

Address: 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary

You can read our full review of the CREEC Playground here.

Pine Rivers Park

Pine Rivers Park is a popular destination for most local Moreton Bay City families, but, for those with younger children, this playground and its surrounding parkland has a lot to offer. There are two main playgrounds; one which is toddler-friendly, tree-shaded and fully-fenced. Here you will find ground-level climbing forts, slides, swings, sandpit, and many toddler-sized play activities. Nearby, there is a colourful pedal-powered monorail that little ones can ride with an adult and a ever-growing hedge maze that you will want to explore with them (and hope you find your way out of!). Expansive green spaces are perfect for picnics or throwing a ball on and a brand new 950m flat path makes the ideal learn-to-ride track. The vast parkland is also home to numerous pathways that wind through the surrounding woodlands and wrap around a small lake teeming with wildlife and water birds that your toddler will delight at spotting.

Toddler-Friendly Highlights

Fenced main playground
Toddler play equipment
Monorail pedal ride
Hedge maze
Rubber matting and bark base
Large green recreational area
Bike and walking paths
Accessible toilets
Wide pathways for prams

Address: Gympie Road, Strathpine

You can read our full review of Pine Rivers Park Playground here.

The Hills District All-Abilities Playground

Another one-stop-shop when it comes to toddler entertainment is The Hills District All-Abilities Playground at Arana Hills. This Moreton Bay park is ideal for toddlers, as it is fully-fenced, widely spaced (perfect for manoeuvring prams), and is overflowing with colourful, bee and garden-themed play areas. Imaginative toddlers are well catered for with a sweet little farmer’s market cubby, but other highlights include musical instruments, a sandpit with two diggers, an in-ground spinner, and plenty of other toddler-friendly climbing forts, slides and swings. If they love their wheels, there is also a wide path that encircles the park that is perfect to learn-to-ride on.

Toddler-Friendly Highlights

Fully fenced
Bee and flower-themed garden area
Musical Instruments
Rubber based play areas
Toddler-friendly play equipment
Sandpit with diggers and water tables
Small farmers market cubby
Small hills with slides
All abilities climbing fort with ramp
Inground spinner
Bike path surrounding the park
Toilets within fenced area

Address: Dawson Parade, Arana Hills

You can read our full review of The Hills District All-Abilities Playground here.

The Mill Playground and Waterpark

If you are searching for a toddler-friendly playground in Moreton Bay on a steaming hot day, then you should consider heading to The Mill Playground and Waterpark in Petrie. Here you will not only find a dedicated toddler playground, but also a small water park. The Mill has been designed with all abilities in mind and so the entire play area (which includes numerous playground areas) is built on top of a flat, soft rubber base. The waterpark is more like one large splash pad, with fountains, shallow water play streams, and other toddler-friendly water play activities to enjoy.