THE JUNCTION PARK NORTH SHORE

If you’ve got older kids who need room to actually run, this Burdell park delivers. The jumping pillow is the real drawcard — kids will disappear on that thing for ages while you actually get to sit down. There’s a climbing structure and two solid slides, plus a big open grass field when they need to burn off more energy. The BBQ area and picnic tables make it genuinely good for a birthday party or a lazy Sunday afternoon with the extended family. Parking is easy, bathrooms are on-site, and the neighbourhood is quiet enough that you’re not dealing with traffic stress — just bring some shade or a hat because it can get exposed on a hot Queensland day.