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Must Visit Parks

in Moreton Bay

Moreton Bay is home to a wide range of playgrounds with more popping up
every day. These outdoor play areas are the perfect venue for children to burn
off excess energy, catch up with friends or get some much-needed fresh air. Each
of the below playgrounds offer something unique, so make sure you head out
into the region and explore what its parks and playgrounds have to offer.

Dohles Rocks Playground

MANGO HILL/NORTH LAKES

Kelsall Park
Nature lovers rejoice at this quiet suburban playground. You
won’t find your traditional swings and slides but there is plenty
of climbing and balancing opportunities and even hand
water pumps. Whilst there are picnic tables and a barbeque,
unfortunately there are no toilet facilities at this playground.
Location: Kelsall Street, Capestone
Kelsall Park
Active Park
Enjoy outdoor exercise at this park featuring KOMPAN fitness
equipment. The children haven’t been forgotten either with a
basketball half-court, table tennis table (BYO gear) and scooter
tracks throughout the park. Picnic tables and barbeques are
available, though toilets are not.
Location: Corner of Swanson Street and Parkway Terrace,
Capestone.
Active Park
Danzy Buchanan Park
This park has a lot to offer sporty families. There is a tennis BURPENGARY
court, basketball court and a very large grassed area, perfect for
ball sports. A concrete path runs around the perimeter of the
park, which is perfect for scooters and children learning to ride.
A small, unfenced playground contains a flying fox, climbing
frame, seesaw, swings and a slide. Public toilets are on site as
well as picnic facilities.
Location: 2 Kinsellas Road West, Mango Hill
Danzy Buchanan Park
Aurora Boulevard Park
This popular North Lakes park has it all. The large, unfenced
playground is home to a huge climbing net, slide, a five-way
swing, stationary truck, cubby house and more. Ball sports and
running games can be played on the grassy fields or bring your
wheels and have a go at the skate park. There is also a fenced
dog off-leash park for your four-legged friend. Picnic tables,
electric barbeques and toilets are a welcome feature at this
park.
Location: 22 Aurora Boulevard, North Lakes Aurora Boulevard Park