Summer Playgrounds

ENCHANTED FOREST (DORRINGTON PARK)

Partly fenced with lots of shade Timber fort with climbing net Slides and swings Musical mushrooms and percussion equipment Adjacent to large grassed playing fields

Location

Down the laneway between 46 and 54 Frasers Road in Ashgrove

Coffee Nearby

The closest options are Marché du Macaron (4.7 stars on Google) and Famished on Frasers (4.4 stars on Google). Both are located on Frasers Road and within 2 minutes’ walk.

DEMEIO PARK

Shade-sail-covered playground 9.4m climbing tower with multiple climbing opportunities Mega tube slide Flying fox Logan Cycle Park with mini road tracks

Location

116–124 Demeio Road in Marsden

Coffee Nearby

Zarraffa’s Coffee on Station Road in Loganlea offers drive-thru coffee or, alternatively, check out Roe Cafe & Italian Kitchen on Fifth Avenue at Marsden, which rates 4.9 stars on Google.

RIVERHEART PARKLANDS (BOB GAMBLE PARK)

Climbing fort Water play activities with zero depth splash zone Sandpit with diggers Flying foxes ‘Discovery Forest’ with balancing logs and tree stumps

Location

King Edward Parade in Ipswich

Coffee Nearby

Located a few streets away, Seed Coffee at 15 Limestone Street boasts great coffee and rates 4.5 stars on Google.

BRADBURY PARK

Shade-sail-covered playground Looped scooter track with obstacles Magic Forest’ nature play area with sandpit Slides, rockers and swings Ample greenspace

Location

91 Kitchener Road in Kedron

Coffee Nearby

With a 4.6 star rating on Google, The Colour Nine cafe at 85 Mawson Street in Stafford Heights is well worth a stop on your way to or from the park.