Playground

If you’re after a spot where you can actually sit in the shade while the kids run around, this one ticks the box. It’s right near the beach at Alexandra Headland, so you get that coastal breeze without being stuck on the sand. There are BBQs and picnic tables set up properly, not just an afterthought, plus enough open grass for a kick of the footy or just letting little ones burn off energy. Parking is easy, shade trees do the heavy lifting on hot Queensland days, and the walking path means you can stretch your legs without going far. Honestly one of those spots the locals keep coming back to because it just works.