Beth Boyd Park Thorneside – Brisbane Kids

Beth Boyd Park at Thorneside has recently undergone a major upgrade with an impressive imagination and nature-based nautical playground now residing at this lovely seaside location. For parents seeking coffee, there is also a cluster of cafes across the road from the park. 

Beth Boyd Park playground

Beth Boyd Park is a gorgeous Thorneside park which sits alongside the Moreton Bay seaside.  In late December 2022, the first round of major upgrades to the original playground were complete and opened to the public.  Gone is the old, simple playground and beach-facing ship and in its place is a treasure trove of shaded pirate themed playground fun.

With a strong nautical theme running throughout, the generously spaced play area includes a bank of swings, climbing frame, dual pedal bike spinner and fitness circuit. 

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

Sticking with the pirate theme, there are multiple barrels, treasure chests and cargo boxes scattered around the play area, an ‘X’ marks the spot digging sandpit, and even an in-ground trampoline square. 

There is a sandy beach volleyball court, fitness area, two hill slides, a basketball quarter court and many different play spaces to choose between. 

Kids will also love the giant water play section with a couple of water pumps and a large meandering pebbled stream to play in.

The park also offers a bike path which meanders alongside the sea, and when the tide is out families can enjoy walking out along the sand flat towards the water. 

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 and scattered treasure chests, barrels and cargo boxes mean kids can imagine themselves finding an unexplored shipwreck – or maybe they are pirates themselves on their way to find more treasures in the distant seas.   

The sandpit with an ‘X’ marks the spot sign can make for hours of shaded fun as the kids hide small trinkets for others to find or dig themselves to see what they can uncover. 

Water and Nature Play at Beth Boyd Park 

Aside from having direct beach access, Beth Boyd Park offers multiple nature and water play opportunities.

Whether its using the water pumps and sailing leaves down the pebbled streams, splashing in the shallow waters or digging in the sand  – the options are endless.

Quite a few large shaded trees stand tall within the park and are perfect for climbing; one even has large concrete seating squares surrounding it. These are perfect for parents to sit on and watch as their little monkey’s 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

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, 

How to Get to Beth Boyd Park

Beth Boyd Park is located on the corner of John Street and Mooroondu Road in Thorneside.