Alexander Clark Park, Loganholme: Playground, Dog Park and River Walks

Alexander Clark Park in Loganholme is a large Logan River park on Dewar Drive with a koala-themed playground, water play, off-leash dog areas, barbecues, bush tracks and a spot to launch a kayak. It is free to visit and open every day from 6 am.

Alexander Clark Park Loganholme is a good all-day pick when you want one place that works for kids, dogs and adults. The park sits on a peninsula of the Logan River, so you get open grass and picnic shelters on one side and river bushland on the other. It suits a family picnic, a dog run or a quiet walk among old gum trees.

What to do at Alexander Clark Park

Most visits fall into one of four plans. Bring the kids for the playground, water play and a barbecue lunch. Bring the dog for a run in the off-leash areas. Bring a rod or a kayak for the river. Or walk the tracks and bikeways and look for birds and other wildlife.

Council also lists an outdoor wedding location on the lower level of the park, if you are planning an event rather than a picnic.

Playground and water play

The centrepiece is a giant koala climbing tower with a slide. Around it are a big timber swing, a flying fox, an in-ground trampoline, log steppers, an all-abilities spinner and a hammock, with sculptures of a platypus, a baby koala and a glossy black cockatoo among the equipment. The playground is accessible, which suits anyone in your group who uses a wheelchair or a pram.

The water play area has misting totems, hand pumps, cloud stones and a water channel that winds through boulders, under shade sails. Pack a change of clothes, because the kids will get wet.

Nearby are basketball, netball and volleyball courts, two bike skills circuits with bike racks and a tyre pump, a bike track, fitness equipment and a disc golf course. A sensory garden has been planted to attract birdwing and blue tiger butterflies.

Picnics and barbecues

There are wood-fired barbecues and picnic areas, including an accessible picnic area. Shelters with tables are spread across the grass, so you can find shade rather than set up in the open. A drinking fountain with a bottle refill outlet and a dog water bowl are also in the park.

There are toilets in the park, including accessible toilets.

Council publishes no booking details or capacity for the picnic areas or barbecues, so check with Logan City Council before you plan a big group event.

Is Alexander Clark Park dog friendly?

Yes. Dogs are welcome on a leash, and the park has two off-leash areas: one large and one small. The small area gives smaller dogs somewhere of their own to run.

Walks, birds and the river

Walking tracks and bikeways run through the park, and the park sits on the Logan River, so the walks mix open parkland with bush and water views. The bushland has blue gum trees believed to be over 200 years old, which provide nesting hollows for birds, possums and gliders and are a food source for koalas. Walking, bird watching and wildlife spotting are all popular here.

Fishing and paddling

You can fish along the river and from the pontoons, and there is canoe and kayak access from the park. Council lists fishing, canoeing and paddling among the things to do here.

Planning your visit

• How long: an hour for the playground and a picnic; a half day with a barbecue, a walk and the dogs.
• Best time: mornings suit a walk or a dog run because the gates open at 6 am; leave time before closing if you want a barbecue dinner, since the park shuts at 6 pm or 7 pm depending on the month.
• Cost: free.
• What to bring: water, sunscreen, a hat and a lead for your dog. If you plan to use a barbecue, bring your own firewood, because they are wood-fired, along with food, plates and a bag for your rubbish.
• Accessibility: wheelchair access, an accessible car park, picnic area, playground and toilets.

Getting there and parking

The park is on Dewar Drive, Loganholme. It is about 35 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 30 minutes by car without traffic.

Council has planned a new sealed car park with disabled spaces and a bus space, new toilets and an upgraded entrance as later stages of the upgrade, but its park page still lists only an accessible car park. Council publishes no parking fees, so arrive early on busy weekends. For buses and trains, plan a trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.

Opening hours and facilities are on Logan City Council’s Alexander Clark Park page. Details can change, so check before you go.

Nearby

• Doug Larsen Park, Beenleigh – the “Duck Park” in Beenleigh, if you want a second park stop.
• Albert River Park – a riverside playground in the Logan area.
• Norfolk West Reserve Park – a quieter park for little ones.

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