Thurecht Park

Thurecht Park is a real hidden gem in Scarborough, and a great destination for boat enthusiasts.

This long park is a green oasis tucked in behind the Moreton Bay Boat Club. It has plenty of open grassed areas, birdlife, and shaded picnic spots.

There are toilet blocks with accessible facilities, clear pathways, a chip bark playground, accessible parking, fitness equipment, tables and chairs, and BBQs.

Sealed pathways wind seamlessly through the trees and gardens, allowing visitors to explore at their own pace in a relaxing environment.

Green oasis with all the comforts

Thurecht Park has two separate toilet blocks with accessible facilities, located at either end of the grassy stretch. This layout makes it easy for visitors to access amenities, and navigate through the park. Pack a do-it-yourself picnic or BBQ lunch, or visit one of the nearby cafés or restaurants, including the Moreton Bay Boat Club.

Moreton Bay Boat Club

The Moreton Bay Boat Club is conveniently located across the road from Thurecht Park on Bird O’Passage Parade. Here, you will find food and drinks, gaming, entertainment, functions and more.

Situated on the most northern tip of the Redcliffe Peninsula, the Moreton Bay Boat Club has views of the Glass House Mountains and overlooks a 118-berth marina. See if you can spot the different types of boats in the water.

Nearby venues/Food & drink:

Other nearby dining options include:

Castaway Koala Café (13 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough)

Sea Salt & Vine (Reef Point Esplanade, Scarborough)

Morgan’s Seafood (Bird O’Passage Parade)

Tempest Seafood Restaurant and Teppanyaki Grill (Boat Harbour, Bird O’Passage Parade)

Bay Boats (439 Scarborough Road)

Getting here

Getting to and from Thurecht Park is made stress-free with street parking surrounding the entire area (along Bird O’Passage Parade and Thurecht Parade), as well as a decent-sized carpark with accessible bays. This is located next to the toilet block, chip bark playground and BBQs at the northern end of the park.

Thurecht Park also connects to the Scarborough Foreshore Accessible Pathway. Just follow signs for the Moreton Bay Cycleway.

Accessible facilities:

• Accessible parking on street and in the off-street carpark
• Concrete pathways for wheelchairs, walkers and other mobility devices
• Accessible toilets
• Shaded picnic shelters, tables and chairs
• Water fountain
• Rubbish bins
• Tap with a dog bowl, and dog waste disposal bags – ideal for companion and support dogs

Sensory Considerations

Tactile:

• Grassy picnic areas
• Trees and plants
• Concrete pathway
• Playground with colourful, moving parts and chip bark flooring

Visual:

• Trees, grass, gardens
• Local wildlife and birds
• Boats at nearby Moreton Bay Boat Club and Marina

Auditory:

• Sounds of the ocean: moving water, waves, and gentle lapping against the shore
• Bird calls, including shorebirds and water birds
• Some road noise and traffic due to neighbouring Boat Club and dining precinct

Address

2 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough

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