Pine Rivers Park Strathpine

Pine Rivers Park Strathpine is a fun north Brisbane park with many great features suited to all abilities, including three impressive playgrounds, bike paths, a disc golf course, and much more.

Pine Rivers Park is one of the best family parks on the northside of Brisbane and is the ideal picnic destination and perfect kids’ party park. While this is a popular park during the week and on weekends, it covers a generous area of green space so it never feels overcrowded. 

Pine Rivers Park Playgrounds

Pine Rivers Park is a destination that has it all, featuring three distinct play areas, pedal powered monorail, a flying fox, a disc golf course and plenty of green space. Weekends see this space filled with soccer games and family picnics making this park a true community destination.

The ‘Butterfly’ Playground

The ‘butterfly’ playground, named after the large colourful butterflies and dragonflies which form an arch over the playground, is a fully fenced playground designed specifically for toddlers.

Featured within this large, fenced area you can find a toddler fort with slide, digger, swings (toddler and standard), balancing board, sensory totems, and inclusive play panels. A rubberised base covers most of the ground, though there is bark around the fort and balancing equipment.

The Play Pond

Pine Rivers Park is lucky enough to have two fully fenced playgrounds, not too far from one another, with The Play Pond being suitable for primary school aged children.

Just like the other playground, the area within this fenced area is spacious and contains several pieces of fun equipment including climbing nets and wall, fort, slide, spinning pole and bucket, springers, seesaw and swings. There is even a covered picnic shelter within the fenced area, which is handy for snack breaks while playing.

While both of the above playgrounds are fully fenced the gates are often left open, so make sure you check ALL gates if you are visiting with multiple children or have little runners.

Other Play Equipment

Outside the two fenced playgrounds you will find a variety of other, fun play equipment.

For those craving speed there is a zippy flying fox and a coaster which requires users to pedal as they zoom round and round and up and down. Just don’t get too dizzy!

A large 6m high climbing net structure will offer climbers great views over the park (you may even be able to spot a train going by) while an inclusive roundabout can even accommodate wheelchairs.  

But perhaps one of the most popular parts of the park is the pedal-powered monorail. The monorail is largely shaded by mature trees and encircles a hedge maze, which is always fun to race around.

On the other side of the large, covered picnic shelters and grassed area you will find yet another playground hidden among the trees. This play area features modular net obstacles, slide and multi-level stepping stones for climbing and jumping. It is a lot more climbing orientated and challenging but perfectly suited for those into ninja playgrounds and parkour.

Other Features of Pine Rivers Park

Disc Golf Course

Visitors to Pine Rivers Park can enjoy a game of disc golf at the 18-hole disc golf course. This course is free for public to use but you will need to supply your own discs/frisbees.

Before you start locate the disc golf map and information board beside the carpark and then head to hole one. Many of the holes are among shady trees (which are also home to resident koalas), so be sure to look up.

Walking and Bike Paths

There is a plenty of places to explore at Pine Rivers Park, including some nice, wide concrete paths, perfect for cycling, scootering or walking. One such path takes you around the perimeter of the park, by the South Pine River, past the disc golf course and beyond.

Special Events

In addition to the playgrounds and disc golf course, there is actually a very large green space,  stage, and amphitheatre which is often used for special events, concerts and festivals. It might be worth checking to see if any events are on before you plan to visit, as traffic can be particularly busy on event days.

Pine Rivers Park also hosts The City of Moreton Bay’s Park Tales program, which is usually held every second Thursday from 9.30am. Free for all to attend, this program offers themed storytime with lots of fun to be had.

Imagination Factor at Pine Rivers Park

Children of all ages can let their imagination run wild at Pine Rivers Park. There is plenty of space for running, jumping, sports and more.

Due to the well-established trees and the possibility of seeing koalas in the wild, little explorers can bring their binoculars, and a keen sense of adventure as they explore the natural environment.

Accessibility at Pine Rivers Park

Pine Rivers Park is largely accessible featuring accessible car parking and accessible toilets. There are many wide, flat concrete paths throughout the park, which can easily be navigated by wheelchair, pram or walking aides.

One of the best parts of the park is the numerous picnic areas. There are several large, covered picnic shelters with electric BBQs and many other picnic tables amongst the trees.

Some of the play panels within the fenced playgrounds are low to the ground and have a rubber base, making them accessible. There is also a fully accessible carousel, which even has space for wheelchairs.

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Pine Rivers Park features

• The Play Pond Playground
  • Fully fenced
  • Rubber and bark base
  • Climbing nets and wall
  • Fort with slide
  • Swings (Standard, toddler, nest)
  • Spinning pole
  • Seesaw
  • Spinning bucket
  • Springers
  • Picnic shelter within fenced area
• The ‘Butterfly’ Playground
  • Fully fenced
  • Rubber and bark base
  • Toddler fort with slide
  • Digger
  • Swings
  • Balancing board
  • Play panels
  • Sensory totems
• Modular playground with climbing nets, slide and swing
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Pedal-powered coaster
• Flying Fox
• Accessible carousel
• Large climbing frame
• Pedal-powered monorail
• Bike and walking paths
• 18-hole disc golf course
• Grassy open spaces
• Electric BBQ’s
• Multiple covered picnic tables
• Ample off-street parking

Birthday Party Park

Due to its shade, picnic shelters, green space and multiple play areas, Pine Rivers Park is one of the most popular North Brisbane Playgrounds for birthday parties. It is also ideal for soccer parties and other sporting birthday parties.

A Word to the Wise

Pine Rivers Park has some play equipment that swings quite heavily and while it is within a fairly exposed (yet contained) area, it is worth keeping an eye on toddlers.

While there are two fenced playgrounds the areas within them are quite expansive. When heading there with multiple children it is always a good idea to keep a close eye on little runners, as the gates are often left open and there are some places where visibility is reduced.

How to Get to Pine Rivers Park

Pine Rivers Park is located on Gympie Road in Strathpine.

For those utilising public transport, Strathpine Train Station is located about 800m away.

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