This lovely seaside playground is a favourite for families because, in addition to the impressive playgrounds, there is also the lure of the waterfront.
Decker Park Playground
It is easy to spend a day out at the picturesque beachside playground, Decker Park. This Brighton playground has several sections, so it’s easy to find an area suitable to the age and ability of your child. Even your four-legged friend is catered for, with a fully fenced dog park situated beside the playground.
Children can challenge one another to a game of 4-in-a-row or noughts and crosses on the cognitive play panels, build sand castles in the Sand Worx area or play on the ever popular, traditional play equipment such as swings, slides, forts and climbing nets.
Not only is the playground a treasure trove of activity, there is plenty of other activities to partake in when visiting this park. Why not take a leisurely stroll or cycle along the shared pathways that span the nearby Ted Smout Bridge or along the waterfront to Sandgate and Shorncliffe.
Alternatively, the calm waters of nearby Bramble Bay glisten in the sun and is a wonderful spot for collecting shells, playing in the sand (when the tide is out) or honing your photography skills. Bring the binoculars for a spot of bird watching, plane spotting or spying cargo ships in the distance!
Decker Park is very popular, especially on weekends, so be prepared to share the space with other families enjoying the great outdoors.
Imagination Factor at Decker Park
Your Brisbane Kids will be able to put their imagination to use whilst playing amongst the equipment at Decker Park, particularly in the Sand Worx area where there are scoops, sand tables, funnels etc.
Pirate themed play equipment will also evoke echoes of ‘ahoy’ and ‘shiver me timbers’ as little ones peep through port holes and steer the pirate ship into uncharted waters. Given the large and spread out nature of the playground, hide and seek would be another fun way to burn off some energy.
Accessibility at Decker Park
Parts of Decker Park can be accessed by wheelchairs and prams including a variety of cognitive play panels, a dragonfly seesaw and swings (including an all-abilities swing seat).
Decker Park is covered by ample natural shade which is provided by a variety of trees as well as shade sails. There are also plenty of seating options throughout the park and in the surrounding area.
Decker Park features
- Unfenced playground
- Toilets (including wheelchair accessible facilities)
- Rubber, sand and bark-based play areas
- Swings โ including toddler, all-abilities swing seat and standard swings
- Multiple slides
- Cognitive play panels
- Dragonfly seesaw
- Spring rockers
- Climbing fort
- Monkey bars
- Climbing nets and rock walls
- Sand play area
- Basketball court
- Outdoor fitness stations
- Fenced Dog Park
- Picnic tables and shelters
- BBQ Facilities, water fountains and rubbish bins
- Bike paths and bike rack
- Free off-street parking and on-street parking
While You Are in the Area
For another playground near the water head down the road to Arthur Davis Park. If you are keen to explore the other side of the bridge we recommend Pelican Park in Clontarf, Redcliffe Parkour Park or Crockatt Park in Woody Point a little further around.
How to get here
Decker Park is located on the corner of Twenty Fifth Avenue and Flinders Parade, Brighton, right before the Hornibrook Bridge.
Belinda White
The photos don’t do this park justice, We went there today and the kids loved it. It is great for all ages.
Nancy Nobody
This park has recently had a face-lift with brand new cognitive play equipment and some new sand-play forts and landscaping. You guys should definitely check it out!