🌿 A ripper spot for the ankle-biters to play and the oldies to chill in shady Merrimac!

Faerie Park Merrimac - Magical Family Playground Escape - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Faerie Park in Merrimac is a charming, family-friendly playground with a whimsical faerie theme that sparks kids' imaginations. Featuring traditional play gear like swings, slides, seesaws, plus unique elements like a troll bridge, goblin cave, and colorful toadstool stepping stones, it’s perfect for children aged 3 to 10. The park offers plenty of shady spots thanks to trees and a tarp over part of the playground, making it a great arvo escape from the sun. While there are no toilets or BBQs, the grassy areas and picnic benches provide a relaxed setting for families and small birthday parties. Dog-friendly too, but no fencing around play areas.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	7a Inwood Cct, Merrimac QLD 4226, Australia
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.4/5 (15 reviews)
🏙️ City	Merrimac
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground swings slides seesaw picnic shelter bench seats shade grass space

🕐 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 ✅

Faerie Park is a bonza spot for young ankle-biters, especially those aged 3 to 10. The playground offers all the classic gear like swings, slides, and seesaws, but what really makes it stand out are the magical touches — a troll bridge to scoot or cycle across, a goblin cave tunnel to explore, and colorful toadstool stepping stones for jumping adventures. Kids can let their imaginations run wild in this fairy-tale setting while parents keep an eye from shaded benches nearby. It’s a safe, relaxed environment perfect for small birthday parties or a quick play session. Just a heads-up, there’s no fencing around the play area, so keep an eye on the little ones.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Nestled away from busy roads, Faerie Park offers a peaceful, quiet spot surrounded by trees and nature. The whimsical faerie theme adds charm with painted mushrooms and butterflies along the curved pathways, creating a magical atmosphere for both kids and adults. The shady trees and a tarp over part of the playground provide welcome relief from the harsh Aussie sun, making it a top choice for a relaxing arvo. With plenty of grassy areas to kick a ball or have a picnic, it’s a lovely little oasis in Merrimac where families can unwind and enjoy the outdoors.

Family-Friendly Facilities & Chill Spots 🛋️

While Faerie Park doesn’t have toilets or BBQs yet, it does offer plenty of bench seats and picnic tables scattered throughout the grassy areas, perfect for a brekkie or afternoon snack. The park is dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry mate along, but note there’s no fencing around the playground, so keep your eyes peeled. Parking is implied to be easy since it’s tucked away in quiet back streets. The shade from trees and a tarp over part of the playground means you won’t be baking in the sun, which is a real bonus for families with young kids.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Our favourite local park and playground. Hidden away from the main roads of Merrimac.
It even has the traditional playground equipment, slide, swings, seesaw and other climbing apparatus.
Walk, scoot, or cycle across the troll bridge, or into Goblin cave, if you dare.
The trees and tarp over part of the playground provide plenty of shade from the Australian sun.
Nice family friendly park with good amenities for the kids.
Great little space for kids birthdays parties.
Nice secluded park. Council need to do a bit of work to freshen up the play facilities.
Swings and slide, plus a play bridge and tunnel.
No fencing around play equipment, dog friendly but dogs not on play gear.
The only thing this park is missing are toilet facilities.