Thams Family Park (now Broadwater Parklands)
A lovely park at the Broadwater Parklands in Southport on the Gold Coast with a 4.5 rating across 11 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Thams Family Park (now part of the Broadwater Parklands) sits on Marine Parade in Southport, on the Gold Coast's Broadwater. A 4.5 rating from 11 reviews marks it as a much-loved spot.
The appeal is a lovely waterside green space — part of the popular Broadwater Parklands with lovely water views, green space and facilities, a genuine favourite for a walk, a picnic, a play or simply relaxing by the water. It's a lovely, free outing.
Parklands and foreshores have changing facilities, tides and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection, water and comfortable shoes.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 00:00 – 23:59
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 63
- Popularity
- 33
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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