It is hard to believe, but playgrounds were invented more than 200 years ago as a form of boot camp for children. Fast forward to 2016 and the modern playground is more like a theme park.
Whether your little ones like to swing happily from the monkey bars, scoot down slides or bounce on giant trampolines, there is a park in the Gold Coast’s favourite playground, Robina, that is sure to make your child’s day.
We have picked our top three, from the traditional outdoor park to modern play wonderlands.
Bounce Inc
If your kids are looking for an adrenaline rush, bring them to Bounce Inc, a massive trampoline park right in the centre of the Gold Coast, with over 50 interconnected trampolines on offer.
Your children can brush up on their basketball skills in the slam dunk arena, try their hand at wall-running, go head-to-head on the dodge ball court, polish their aerial skills or enjoy a leisurely bounce.
All that exercise will no doubt get tummies rumbling and the good news is, you do not need to bring a packed lunch! The onsite tuckshop has a range of food and drink on offer.
With Bounce Fit classes running throughout the week, even the parents can get involved. The 45 minute high intensity, low impact classes are a great way to improve all-over muscle tone and lift the heart rate, while having plenty of fun.
For the slightly more adventurous kiddies and adults, Bounce Flight Academy is the perfect class to learn more difficult somersaults, twists and layouts so you can really impress your friends.
Where: 10 Energy Circuit, Robina QLD 4226
Kidz n Play Playcentre
This local family owned and operated play centre is an affordable place to keep your kids fit and entertained.
Children can enjoy the three-level play equipment with exciting two-lane slides, while you relax and watch on with a barista made coffee and meal at the onsite café.
Filled with new and exciting equipment, Kidz n Play includes an enclosed juniors play area and a larger climbing structure for the older and more daring kids.
For an easy and fun party solution, you can also work with the on-site co-ordinators to create a birthday bash that is sure to put a smile on your child’s dial.
Fully air-conditioned throughout, Kidz n Play is centrally located opposite Robina Town Centre, with plenty of on-site parking spaces to take the pressure off parents.
Where: Shop 3, Robina Super Centre, 86 Robina Town Centre Drive, Robina, Gold Coast
Robina Common
This easily accessible park boasts an array of adventures and activities for everyone to explore, so it’s easy to see why it is so popular with locals and visitors year round.
The crème de la crème of kids playgrounds includes swings, monkey bars, fireman’s pole, flying fox, rockers, seesaw, double slide and, for the daring kids, a miniature rock wall.
If you’re bringing a whole tribe, there’s also baseball, soccer and cricket fields plus a full-sized basketball court to keep the children entertained.
The whole family can keep fit and exercise, regardless of age or size, at the outdoor exercise machines.
With such a wide range of facilities, you can enjoy a BBQ lunch and stay late into the afternoon while relaxing in shaded areas and taking advantage of drinking water and a clubhouse with toilet amenities.
Where: Ron Penhaligon Way, Robina
