Shaded Parks and Playgrounds in Bundaberg
Shaded Park and Playgrounds in Bundaberg
Our Guide
There are over 330 parks, gardens and natural areas to explore around the Bundaberg region there is lots to see and enjoy in the outdoors. You might like to go bike riding, bush walking, bird watching or take the boat out on the water. There are many playgrounds to keep your Wide Bay Kids active, plus areas to run with your dog.
We have put together this list of shaded parks in the Bundaberg region to help you find a sun smart park near you with facilities you may be looking for like; barbecues, boat ramps, toilets or off leash areas for your pooch.
Pump Track, Park & Playground
The Bundaberg pump track is a favourite for our Wide Bay Kids. The track adjoins a lovely shady playground with lots of space to picnic, or play games of cricket or footy!
This is going to be an awesome spot for families with both big and little kids being catered for in the one spot.
There are three separate shade sails which are installed across various landing platforms.
Palm Park
Palm park is located in Walkervale and features park systems with climb and balance play. There are slides, seesaw, ball maze panel, sandstone block walk, flower speakers, gears play panel and even a basketball hoop and court. There is a giant shelter shade over the playground area so you can be sure plenty of solar protection. There is a picnic table too.
Gin Gin Recreational Reserve
This is the amazing park you will spot as you head into Gin Gin from Bundaberg or Childers. It is an awesome place for a play! There is something for everyone. Forts for younger and older kids, a huge double flying fox, swings, and see-saws. There is also plenty of shade and two bbq’s. Just next door to the park is a tennis court and shaded skate bowl. New toilets have been installed close to the parking area.
Alexandra Park Zoo & Playground
Alexandra Park Zoo and Playground is one of our favourite local parks to visit. A beautifully shaded park with lots of space! Our Wide Bay Kids love the zoo animals and the great variety of playground equipment suitable for kids of all ages.
Shade sales have been installed over the various play areas, which is a great addition to the playground.
Boreham Park
Boreham Park and Playground also known as the old monorail park. This park is beautifully shaded with lots and lots of space! There are 5 fantastic areas to the park: the flying fox, the playgrounds, the mini bmx tracks, zero depth water area and the open spaced areas. This park is fantastic for kids and adults of all ages with something to suit everyone and is popular with us locals after school and on weekends. The newly installed shade sails provide the park with great shade all day long.
Heritage Hub Park - Lake Ellen
It’s not hard to spend a few hours at Heritage Hub Park Lake Ellen. This large park has equipment catering for children of all ages and abilities. We love going here in the cooler months with friends. We set up a picnic rug in a sunny central position and let the kids go for it. This park has 4 main areas: two playgrounds, bike and scooter tracks and lake and walking tracks. Shade sails cover the play areas so your Wide Bay Kids and the playground equipment are not exposed to the sun.
Turtle Park Bargara
The Turtle Park Bargara is positioned on the Esplanade of Bargara Beach and is a popular picnic spot with us locals. The park and playground are very interactive and adjoin a rocky beach foreshore, with local Cafes directly across the road. Shade sails cover the playground area so your Wide Bay Kids may play out of the harsh uv sun rays.
Nielsons Beach Park & Playground
Nielsons Beach Park and Playground is located seaside on the Esplanade at Bargara and is fabulous for kids of all ages. Adjoining the playground is the old skating rink , the local skate park, and an outdoor half court basketball and tennis courts. Lots of paths suitable for bikes, prams, skates and scooters. Shade sails cover the playground area so your Wide Bay Kids may play out of the sun.
Christsen Park & Playground
Christsen Park and Playground Bargara is located on the Esplanade of Bargara right next to the Basin swimming area. Great park for all ages from the very young to adults.Great paths, playground, and picnic areas. Shade sails are installed over the playground areas so your Wide Bay Kids may play out of the sun.
