Looking for the best kids parks on the Gold Coast where you can take your little ones and run them ragged? Hey, they might even make new friends. Slides, swings, flying foxes and much more can be found at these great parks.

Broadwater Parklands

The top of the list when it comes to free fun for kids. Broadwater Parklands is an exceptional kids playground. You’ll have no problem spending a whole day here by breaking it up with a BBQ or picnic lunch. Complete with a swimming enclosure, junior bike circuit, pedal-monorail, kids train rides and a heap more – all overlooking the beautiful Broadwater. It’s no wonder this is a family favourite.

Marine Parade, Southport (opposite Australia Fair Shopping Centre)

Palm Beach Parklands

Ships ahoy! This open parkland has a pirate ship theme, encouraging the kids to make-believe their way into story land. A great place for parties, BBQs and family get-togethers. Bike paths and surf beaches surround this treasure island playground, which also boasts a cafe serving up breakfast, lunch or a fresh-brewed coffee.

945 Gold Coast Hwy, Palm Beach (Beach end of Thrower Drive)

Kurrawa Park

A fantastic all-abilities playground in the heart of the Gold Coast. Kurrawa Park is metres from the Kurrawa Surf Club and central Broadbeach precinct. The thing that makes this one of the best kids playgrounds on the Gold Coast is that it is entirely fenced in – allowing you to relax while your young ones run amok! Three interactive zones: sandcastle, undersea and the hill will keep them occupied for hours.

Kurrawa Park, Broadbeach (just south of Kurrawa Surf Club)