Got a little whirlwind who loves to bolt the moment their feet hit the ground? A fenced playground lets them run wild while you relax, knowing they’re safely contained. That’s exactly what the Sunshine Coast Council’s fenced playgrounds are all about—secure spaces where kids can be kids and parents can breathe easy.
Sunshine Coast Council’s Environment and Liveability Portfolio Councillor Tim Burns said fenced playgrounds played an important role in the region’s variety of family-friendly spaces. These secure areas, he explained, allow children of all abilities to play freely and safely, giving parents peace of mind. Designed with fun in mind, the playgrounds feature vibrant structures and plenty of room to run, encouraging active and imaginative play.
Among the newest additions is Kevin Asmus Park at Buddina, now fully fenced thanks to Accessibility Funding. Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the fencing around the 5500m² site has helped create a more defined and inclusive play space. “This enhancement promotes inclusivity and safety for all community members,” he said.
Ready to plan your next family outing? Here are our top picks of fenced playgrounds across the Sunshine Coast that are sure to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
The best fenced playgrounds on the Sunshine Coast
Kevin Asmus Park, Buddina
Kevin Asmus Park is a vibrant space with an educational bike track, pirate ship, play café and shop, swings and informal cricket pitch inside the fenced area and a half basketball court nearby. It offers plenty of shade and picnic tables.
Stay and explore the Kawana Library, Buddina community garden and newly installed First Five Communication Board.
Amenities: Picnic tables, drinking fountain and shelter. Toilets are located at the nearby library building.
Location: Nanyima Street, Buddina
Kevin Asmus fenced playground, Buddina Sunshine Coast
Pioneer Park, Landsborough
Pioneer Park is a multi-award-winning innovative all abilities play space which gives children the opportunity to play on equipment that is fun and challenging. This large fully-fenced play space, includes a basket swing, spinning carousel with three harness seats, hammock, harnessed high-backed seat flying fox, slides, climbing equipment, sensory panels, ramp access to play equipment as well as a sensory garden, grassy open spaces to kick a ball around, and plenty of shade.
Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, shelter and toilets.
Location: Caloundra Street, Landsborough
Pioneer Park, Landsborough, fenced playground on the Sunshine Coast
Adolph Blanck Park, Maroochydore
A short stroll from the Maroochy River, Adolph Blanck Park is a small fully-fenced park offering plenty of natural shade, play equipment for all ages and seating. Bring a ball to kick around the grassy area or once you’re finished at the park, take a discovery walk along the banks of the Maroochy River Coastal Pathway.
Amenities: Shaded picnic tables.
Location: 82 Picnic Point Esplanade, Maroochydore
Jessica Park, Minyama
Something for everyone! Jessica Park is a hidden gem in the heart of Kawana Waters boasting a basketball court, small fully-fenced playground and more. The large open grass area is ideal for kicking a ball around or enjoying a picnic under the shade of fully-grown trees.
Explore the park’s charming wooden bridges and lily pond, home to a variety of local water birds. There are barbecues and picnic tables available as well as convenient off-street parking.
Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, shelter and toilets.
Location: Nicklin Way, Minyama
Jessica Park in Kawana is a fabulous fenced playground on the Sunshine Coast
Grahame Stewart Park
Fenced and full of adventure—Grahame Stewart Park in Currimundi is made for play. Kids can fly, spin, climb and scoot, while the Changing Places amenities mean everyone can enjoy a day out with comfort and ease. There’s a red train, flying fox, bike education track, wheelchair-accessible carousel and plenty of space to picnic, play or to kick a ball around.
Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, shelter and toilets. Outside the fenced play space, is a separate cricket pitch and dog off-leash area (partly fenced).
Location: Croydon Avenue, Currimundi.
Mill Park, Beerwah
Watch the trains go by from the Mill Park fully-fenced playground. Offering shade from the beautiful tall trees, kids can navigate the interesting bike education track with its engaging signs and obstacles, while carers enjoy the centrally located picnic shelters with barbecue facilities.
The expansive grass area is perfect for ball sports and there is a nearby fenced off-leash dog park for your furry friends to enjoy.
Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, shelter and toilets.
Location: Simpson Street, Beerwah
The Avenue, Peregian Springs
Tucked away in a quiet street, The Avenue Park is perfect for a relaxed family outing. The fenced playground includes swings, a dual slide, climbing frames and nets.
Explore the natural surrounds with a stroll around the lake, spot birdlife near the waterlilies, or kick a ball on the grassy areas.
Bring along the family dog and enjoy the fenced off-leash dog park opposite playground.
Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, shelters and toilets.
Location: The Avenue, Peregian Springs
For an aerial view or to locate park facilities, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website and search “Beaches and Park Directory” which includes a handy interactive map.
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