There’s a lot to do at this lovely little community centre and playground. We spent nearly 2 hours there before heading home for lunch and a nap.
Here’s a link to the Oxenford Community Centre and Playground on Google Maps. Just click on More options in the map below for directions:
When you arrive at the centre, you’ll see a parking lot in front of the community centre building, with quite a bit of parking. The parking lot was quite full when we visited because a playgroup was being held there.
There’s a wonderful programme for young kids that’s run by Communities for Children – Early Years Hubs. These activities run from Monday though Friday, during school terms only.
For the latest timetable of activities and appropriate ages, find Early Years Hubs on Facebook here. Or for more information send an email to office@youthcentre.org.au or give them a call on 5529 8087.
I went in and chatted to the lady running the playgroup. They were busy with the playgroup for 3 to 5 years olds, and they were having a lot of fun with a cooking class. I didn’t take a photo of the group to respect their privacy, but the interior was lovely with wooden floors, chairs and tables, and a kitchen area. Miss Jen was very friendly too.
The kids were playing well together and the mums were chatting away. It seems like a very nice group, especially if you want to meet people and let the little ones socialise.
Here’s the timetable that’s currently running at the Oxenford Community Centre, as of November 2023, to give you an idea of what you can do there with little ones:
Right, that about covers the community centre. Lets move on to the playground and bicycle track!
This is where we spent most of our time.
To the side of the community centre, you’ll see basketball courts, beach volleyball courts with sand, a bike track, a playground, and a paved walking track around the lake. These are all part of council and have nothing to do with the community centre.
Here are some photos of the outdoor facilities at Oxenford Park:
As you can see, there’s a lot to do here.
We started with a walk and bike ride around the lake. There are many birds singing away and swimming on the water, so if you love birds, this is a good place to visit.
I have no idea how far the walk is around the lake, but it took us nearly an hour to complete one loop. That said, we stopped often to look at birds on the water, dogs in the yards, and to pick up treasures like sticks, rocks, seeds, flowers, and the occasional bird dropping. There was another lady walking there who did 3 laps in the time it took us to do 1, if that helps you judge the distance.
As you can see, there is a paved pathway and it’s very flat and smooth all the way around. We had no problem walking and biking the route.
I did hope that there would be a chair to sit on halfway so we could stop to relax, but there was nothing. Once you’re on your way around the lake you’ve got to keep walking until you’re done.
There’s nothing to stop little ones from running into the water, so they need to be watched and kept on the path. There is a sign saying that blue green algae blooms have been found in the lake so you should avoid all contact with the water as it can irritate the eyes and skin.
People were walking dogs there, mostly on leashes. Some dogs were running around in the open areas off the path. One dog was carrying around a huge stick – which really impressed my son!
When we were done, we had a short stop at the undercover sitting area. These are nice – there are two undercover areas with seating and a table, along with some seats without shade. There’s a tap for fresh water, cookers to cook food one, and the view is nice by the lake.
I did get bitten by mosquitoes when we were sitting there so be sure to bring insect repellent if you visit. There are no toilet facilities and nowhere to buy food at the park.
We then moved over to the skate park. My son is not even 2 yet so the skate park was too difficult to ride but he did enjoy climbing onto the ramps and sliding down them (with my help).
At first I thought the playground was closed because the gate is locked when you walk up to it. The open entrance is sort of at the back of the playground, so be sure to walk around the fence until you find the open gate.
The playground is small but nice. It’s undercover with full shade.
There’s something for most ages – from younger toddlers to older ones who like a challenge. There’s a climbing wall, slide, hanging handles, things to ride on, things to twirl around on, and a see saw.
And before we knew it, it was time to go home.
Here’s a quick guide to the Oxenford Community Centre, playground and skate park:
| When to visit | Any time during the day |
| What to bring with | – Mosquito spray – Sunblock – Snacks and drinks |
| Toilets | NO |
| Playground | YES |
| Food sold there | NO |
| Barbeque / picnic facilities | YES |
| Dogs | YES (on leash) |
| Pram / wheelchair / scooter access | YES |
