🌿 A ripper spot for the whole fam, with playgrounds, water views, and arvo BBQs by the beach!

Crest Park Bellara - Family-Friendly Waterfront Playground & Picnic Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Crest Park in Bellara is a beaut family-friendly spot right on the Pumicestone Passage. It offers a safe playground with sand and stroller-friendly paths, perfect for young kids. Families can enjoy picnic tables, BBQ facilities, and easy parking in a peaceful, shady setting. The park features a small beach ideal for little ones to splash about and is close to cafes and fish and chip shops. With lovely walking tracks, water views, and nearby showers and toilets, it’s a top choice for a relaxing day out with the kids and mates.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bellara QLD 4507, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 7 3205 0555
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.4/5 (238 reviews)
🏙️ City	Bellara
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets shower bbq picnic shelter parking bubbler walk run path small beach

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Crest Park is a real winner for families with young kids. The playground is well-loved, featuring sand surfaces that are kinder on little feet and prams compared to bark chips. There’s also a smooth path for strollers and bikes, making it easy to get around with the bub. Parents rave about the safe, shaded spots nearby where kids can play freely while you keep an eye on them. Plus, the small beach area is perfect for a splash and paddle, giving the little ones a chance to cool off and have a ripper time close to the water.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Set right on the Pumicestone Passage, Crest Park offers stunning water views that locals love to soak up. It’s a peaceful spot to watch the sun dip behind the Glass House Mountains, making it a top pick for arvo chill-outs. The natural setting is lush and shady, with plenty of big trees that provide shelter and a chance to spot local critters living in the trunks. Whether you’re enjoying a picnic or a stroll along the easy walking track, the scenery here is a real treat for the eyes and soul.

Perfect Picnic & BBQ Spot 🍖

Crest Park ticks all the boxes for a laid-back family day out. There are plenty of picnic tables and BBQ facilities nestled in shady areas, making it easy to whip up a feed and relax with your mates. The park is always clean and tidy, thanks to the lovely locals who care for the place. With easy parking and nearby showers and toilets, it’s super convenient for families wanting to spend a few hours unwinding by the water. Plus, a couple of cafes and a fish and chip shop are just a short stroll away for when you fancy a feed without the fuss.

Easy Access & Handy Facilities 🚗

Getting to Crest Park is a breeze with plenty of free parking right near the playground and picnic areas. Families appreciate the clean public toilets and showers just across the road, perfect for rinsing off after a swim or a play in the sand. There’s also a bubbler to keep everyone hydrated on those warm Queensland days. The paths are stroller-friendly, and the park is dog-free on the beach, making it a safe and easy spot for families to enjoy without worries.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

A great little spot excellent for young kids lots of facilities, fish and chips nearby
Beautiful natural setting, on the Pumicestone Passage.
Good playground. Nice spot for a swim
Peaceful park with water fountain, small beach for little kids, shower & toilets nearby.
Lovely picnic lunch , easy parking , family friendly.
Great views across the passage , easy walking track
Lovely shady Park down by the river, with playground for kids, paths to ride on, tables and BBQ spaces in the shade.
Great park to watch sunset over Glass House mountains in the distance.
Playground great with sand & path for strollers etc instead of bark which can be hard to navigate with very young children & strollers.
Always clean and tidy!