Bischof Pioneer Park

A beautiful park, designed to reflect the local history and a time when riverboats carrying cargo frequented the Nerang River.

The playground is shaped to represent a boat, with bridges and nautical themed interactive panels.

This park is great for picnics, with shelters, tables and barbeques available, and a large grassy open field.

Public toilet facilities are available.

Car parking bays are along Nerang Street.

Book this park for social gatherings and private functions.

Maid of Sker

The Maid of Sker, a maritime vessel built in 1884, is a heritage-listed riverboat that has its resting place in this park, in the vicinity of its original loading wharf. From 1893 to the early 1930s, the Maid of Sker made a weekly trip carrying cargo from Brisbane to Southport and Nerang. It is a characteristic example of an iron hulled, general cargo vessel of the late 19th century that evolved over time to meet the changing needs of water transport. As the last locally surviving riverboat from this time, the Maid of Sker is a reminder of the local river trade activities which are no longer practiced.

See the Gold Coast Local Heritage Register for more information about this riverboat.

Preece House

Preece House, a heritage-listed timber building circa 1948, is also located within the park. See the Gold Coast Local Heritage Register for more information about this building.

Accessibility

Two disability parking bays are available along Nerang Street, in front of the Nerang Visitor Information Centre. A pathway loops around the park connecting the park facilities. There is no pathway leading to the playground.