🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with footy, hoops, and toddler fun in Aitkenvale!

Illich Park Aitkenvale - Family Sports & Play Hub - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Illich Park in Aitkenvale offers a great mix of sports fields, playgrounds, and exercise equipment perfect for families and active mates. The park features football fields, a basketball court, and gym gear, making it ideal for sporty arvos. Younger kids will enjoy the toddler-friendly play equipment, while bike paths and open grassy areas provide space for all ages to have a crack. Facilities include toilets and some shade, though seating is limited, so bring your own chair. The park is popular for Oztag and casual family fun, though the fields can get hot in the arvo and may flood after rain.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	16 Richard St, Aitkenvale QLD 4814, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 1300 878 001
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4/5 (66 reviews)
🏙️ City	Aitkenvale
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground basketball court football fields exercise equipment public toilets bike path shade

🕐 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 ✅

Illich Park has play equipment that's spot on for younger toddlers, making it a top choice for families with little ones. The playground is described as perfect for the young crew, offering a safe and fun spot to burn off some energy. While the play area is great, keep in mind there isn't heaps of shade around, so pack a hat and sunscreen for those sunny arvos. Also, seating is a bit scarce near the playground, so bringing your own chair or picnic rug will make the visit more comfy for parents and carers. Overall, it’s a nice quiet spot where kids can have a good run around.

Get Active with Sports & Exercise Gear 🏃‍♀️⚽

If your family loves a bit of sport, Illich Park ticks the boxes with its football fields, basketball court, and outdoor gym equipment. The fields are popular for Oztag and footy, though some parts of the field lack lighting, so evening games might be tricky on one end. The gym gear and bike paths add to the active vibe, giving everyone a chance to get moving. The open grassy areas are great for kicking the footy or shooting hoops with the kids. Just a heads up, the grass can be a bit rough and patchy in spots, so sturdy shoes are a good idea.

Open Spaces & Bike Paths for the Whole Fam 🌳🚲

Illich Park offers nice open grounds that are perfect for family fun and casual outdoor activities. There’s a path for bikes which is great for the kids to practice their pedalling skills or for a leisurely ride with the family. The park has some shade, especially in newer areas, which helps on those hot Aitkenvale arvos. While it’s not a bushland setting, the open grassy spaces provide plenty of room for picnics, running around, or just chilling out. Just watch out for the occasional rubbish left behind, and bring your own seating as benches are limited.

Facilities & Amenities to Keep You Going 🚻

The park includes public toilets which are handy for families, though some reviews mention they’re just average, so it’s good to be prepared. There’s limited seating around, so bringing your own chair or picnic rug is a smart move. Parking isn’t specifically mentioned as an issue, so it should be straightforward. The park can flood when it rains, so best to check the weather before heading out. Lighting is decent but could be better on one end of the football fields, especially if you’re planning late arvo games.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Play Oztag there. Fields are pretty good but one end needs more lighting as half the field is dark.
A shame as the play equipment is perfect for younger toddlers.
Nice park with gym equipment, basketball court and football feilds
Nice New park with some shade, exercise equipment and path for bikes, opened November 2020
Great grounds for playing. Not alot of seating so remember your own chair. Toilets average.
Very hot in the afternoon due to a lack of shade.
Flooded when rainy
The grass on the field is like sandpaper, with large dirt patches.
Nice & quiet 😀
Nice open park area for fun activities for the family.