Best Gold Coast Parks to Host a Children's Birthday Party

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A jumping castle or an animal farm will have people talking about your party (oops, I mean your child's party), perhaps until the next kid in the grade has a birthday. However, if you don't feel like organising a gala event for your little darling's birthday this year, there no need to fret. How about a simple affair at one of the locations listed below?



Each of these places is the perfect venue for an old-fashioned, laid-back, dare I say relaxed, kids' party. These places are rarely crowded and all offer shaded areas, free street-parking and loads of space. Feel free to extend an extra invite to a clown or a face painter, or both, if for some reason you feel uncomfortable about keeping the party as simple as a play and a piece of cake - there is the room, if not the need.

It would be wise to have a back-up plan in case of rain.

1. Tallebudgera Creek
There are many aspects of Tallebudgera Creek to enjoy, including those covered by Weekend Notes here . My favourite part of the creek is parallel to Awoonga Avenue in Koala Park. Avenue, Burleigh Heads, Queensland&hl=en&ll=-28.0989,153.454714&spn=0.010733,0.021136&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=44.168076,86.572266&oq=awoonga avenu&hnear=Awoonga Ave, Burleigh Heads Queensland 4220&t=m&z=16 Here is the location on a map.



This spot is delightful. It has picnic tables and barbeques (but not many), a large grassy area shaded by trees, a sandy beach, calm water for swimming, and an outdoor shower. It also has a boat ramp, making it an ideal venue for a party with a boating or fishing or water-skiing theme.
Drawbacks: No playground equipment. No toilets. No lifeguards - ensure there are plenty of adults in attendance.
Ideas for party games: A sandcastle building competition. Games with water toys - body boards, stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, tubes.

2. Lions Head Park
This park is a hidden gem; many locals do not know it exists. It is a block back from Nobby Beach on a side street which sees little traffic. That the park's location is marked incorrectly on the Gold Coast Parks website is unlikely to help its profile. Avenue East, Miami, Queensland&hl=en&sll=-27.808005,153.241619&sspn=1.377465,2.705383&oq=chair&hnear=Chairlift Ave E, Miami Queensland 4220&t=m&z=16 Here is the (correct) location on a map.



The park has a playground, two picnic tables and an open grassy area which is perfect for playing party games. Trees provide shade, as do the canvas sails over the playground.
Drawbacks: No toilets. The park is hot in summer because it is sheltered from the sea and land breezes, though this is perhaps a draw-card in winter.
Ideas for party games: Races - sack, three-legged, egg and spoon. A treasure hunt.

3. Cascade Gardens
A key attraction of these lovely gardens is the large playground with a three pony carousel and a Liberty swing for children in wheelchairs. Other features relevant for a children's party include: sealed pathways suitable for biking and scooting and plenty of picnic tables and barbeques.



Further information about the gardens, including its location on a map can be found here .
Drawbacks: Nothing comes to mind. Please let us know in the comments section if you think of something.
Ideas for party games: Ball games on the large lawn. The pinata game.

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