Climbing pirate ship structure, playground

Beth Boyd Park at Thorneside has an impressive imagination and nature-based nautical themed playground perfect for families to explore by the seaside.

Beth Boyd Park playground

Beth Boyd Park is a gorgeous Thorneside playground which sits alongside the Moreton Bay seaside. It is a treasure trove of shaded pirate-themed playground fun.

With a strong nautical theme running throughout, this generously spaced playground includes a swing set, climbing frame, dual pedal bike spinner and fitness circuit.

The real hero and drawcard is the sizeable multi-level pirate-ship climbing structure with numerous sections to explore, look-out holes, a tower to climb and a giant slide. There is also a smaller ship front which faces out to the Moreton Bay seaside.

Sticking with the pirate theme, there are barrels, treasure chests and cargo boxes scattered throughout the space. There is an ‘X’ marks the spot digging sandpit, and even an in-ground trampoline with another treasure marking ‘X’ on it.

Kids will love the water play section with a couple of water pumps and a pebble stream to play in.

The park has a bike path that meanders alongside the sea; when the tide is out families can enjoy walking out along the sand. There is a sand base volleyball court, fitness area, two hill slides, a quarter basketball court and many different play spaces to choose between.

Imagination Factor at Beth Boyd Park

This park is a dream for any imaginative child who wants to drift off to faraway lands and adventures. The seaside pirate climbing structure, scattered treasure chests, barrels and cargo boxes allow kids to imagine themselves finding an unexplored shipwreck – or maybe pretend they are pirates on their way to find more treasures in the distant seas.

The sandpit can make for hours of shaded fun as the kids hide small trinkets for others to find or dig themselves to see what they uncover.

Water and Nature Play at Beth Boyd Park

Aside from having direct beach access, this park offers multiple nature and water play opportunities. The water pumps and pebbled streams are perfect for leaf races or simply splashing.

Digging in the sand and jumping between the scattered logs is great for gross motor skill development. The large, shaded trees within the playground are perfect for climbing; one even has large concrete seating squares surrounding it. These are perfect for adults to sit on and watch the kids clamber high above the outstretched branches.

Accessibility at Beth Boyd Park

Beth Boyd Park is not especially suited to those with additional needs although the latest renovation has added a large, wide and flat play area which is easy to move around.

Accessible toilet facilities, covered seating and BBQ areas too. It is unfenced and near water. Suited to kids of all ages.

Locals tip: Have insect repellant handy as midges can prove a nuisance at certain times of the year.

Beth Boyd Park features

Unfenced playground
Pirate ship themed playground
Accessible toilets
Shaded play areas
Netted climbing structure
Cannon
Embankment slides
Accessibility swing
In-ground trampoline bouncer
Water pumps and pebble stream
Peddle cars
Nature play logs
Beach volleyball court
Basketball half-court
Outdoor fitness equipment
Electric BBQ’s
Shaded eating areas
Water bubbler and rubbish bin
Bike paths & bike racks
Change room facilities for swimming
Outdoor shower
Plenty of off-street parking on John Street and an additional carpark on Mooroondu Road

Residents are reminded that dogs must be on leash at all times when in the park, and are prohibited adjacent to the foreshore and seashore at Beth Boyd Park.

While You Are in the Area

If you are looking for another park by the bay check out Lota Park, which is fully fenced, has a sand base and offers plenty to entertain families.

Bayside Park and George Clayton Park are also nearby and by the water,

What We Thought of Beth Boyd Park

Beth Boyd Park is a lovely park with plenty to explore. The peddle cars were a highlight as we have not seen them before. Our favourite part was playing with the water pumps and in the pebble stream.

This playground caters to all ages and is very popular. While it was very busy when we visited we still had a great time visiting this seaside playground.