Ken Mansbridge Park
A lovely beachfront park at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast with a 4.5 rating across 126 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Ken Mansbridge Park is a local neighbourhood park beside Mermaid Beach, offering a practical outdoor setting for families, picnickers and people looking to stay active in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast. Its facilities include a children’s playground, picnic tables, a picnic shelter and barbecues, making it suitable for a casual meal outdoors or an easy visit with the family.
The park also has a fitness station and beach volleyball facilities, giving visitors options beyond the playground and picnic area. The combination of open-air recreation, sheltered seating and access to the beach-side neighbourhood makes it a useful spot for a relaxed outing, a group activity or some solo exercise. The playground is particularly suited to families, while the picnic facilities can work well for small gatherings.
If you are visiting with a dog, keep it on a leash unless signage states otherwise. Dogs are not allowed in children’s playground areas. For off-leash exercise, the City of Gold Coast directs visitors to separate dog exercise areas. Ken Mansbridge Park is located at 177 Hedges Avenue, Mermaid Beach.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- WednesdayToday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 76
- Popularity
- 64
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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