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REVIEW: Darlington Parklands Yarrabilba | Water Play Park Logan

Dubbed ‘the best fun you can have for free’ Darlington Parklands in Yarrabilba is a super park in Logan with water play, forts, flying foxes and more for families with kids of all ages. We checked it out!

Darlington Parklands Yarrabilba address

Looking for directions to Darlington Parklands? The super park is located in the Logan City Council area of the masterplanned town Yarrabilba, 4207. You can simply plug ‘Darlington Parklands’ into your sat nav, and you will find the water park on Darlington Drive.

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Darlington Parklands

What is the waterpark in Logan like?

Although the water is just over ankle deep, it still is a great opportnity for kids that like to splash and play. Of course, wherever there is water there is the need for ongoing adult supervision, but it is not a ‘pool’ for swimming, so you can worry slightly less here!

Darlington Parklands

The water play area and playground at the Parklands have lots of seating and grass area available for picnics or cricket.

Facilities at Darlington Parklands Yarrabilba:

  • Barbeques
  • Great Parking
  • Huge Grass Picnic Area
  • Block Of Public Toilets
  • Plenty Of Bins
  • Outdoor Gym
  • Caged Basketball Court
  • Water Play Area
  • Plenty Of Seating
  • Two Flying Foxes
  • Multiple Slides, Climbing Equipment
  • Free Wifi
  • Surrounded by Bushland & Ponds

What are the hours of the water park at Darlington Parklands?

The water play area is generally operational from 8am till 6pm. If the water play is not operational during this time, there may scheduled maintenance and you are encouraged to call the after hours phone number which is found at the water play area.

What families say about Darlington Parklands

Al: Fantastic park full of great equipment and lots of great play toys. The best part about Darlington Parklands is that it is half a water park for free! Bring your kids swimmers cause they are going to get wet. There is also a gym area here.

Robin: Amazing park, awesome water features for toddlers & children! Cool park play equipment. BBQ’s, toilets, gym. This park literally has it all. Great for families 🙂

Marion: Good park to take your family or visitors with or without children. Different water features for children to swim.. Great outdoor Gym area to exercise. BBQ areas ..Extra large area to play games… walking distance to Coles and MacDonalds.

T: Great family park, could do with a few more covered/shaded areas esp the kids playground. Water area great for kids to cool off, basketball and gym area good for older kids and adults and plenty of space to run around in.

Rach: Love love LOVED it! Great multi aged area designed for the kids – thoroughly enjoyed watching them enjoy themselves.

What other playgrounds are there in Yarrabilba?

Yarrabilba Playground Buxton Ave

Why… we are so glad you asked! Check out the latest playground that has opened in Buxton Avenue in Yarrabilba, Logan’s fastest developing community here.

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Janine Mergler

Janine Mergler is a veteran Queensland teacher, graduating from QUT with a BEd majoring in Social Sciences. After many years in the classroom, Janine moved on to academia. She has proudly trained new generations of teachers in her role as a lecturer at Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education. She has also worked in the Queensland Government as an education specialist, developing education resources and delivering community awareness programs to help families conserve water. Currently she is the owner and editor of Families Magazine, a publication specifically targeted at parents who value a quality education for children.  Janine leads a team of professionals who write about family lifestyle, early childhood, schools and education information and family-friendly events.

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