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outdoor kids activities

Brisbane would have to be the best city in Australia for outdoor kids activities, with a superb climate and so many wide green open spaces. From super parks and great kids' playgrounds to water parks and swimming pools, bike rides and kid-friendly walks, where to see animals and outdoor movies, theme parks and fantastic outdoor adventures, our outdoor guide for kids has it covered.

Our comprehensive What's On For Kids in Brisbane section is always full of great ideas, too!

Mowbray Park seen from across Brisbane River
East Brisbane
Mowbray Park
Mowbray Park is a remnant of the riverine estate established in 1850 by the father of East Brisbane Reverend Thomas Mowbray
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Playground equipment inside Neal Macrossan Park in Paddington
Paddington
Neal Macrossan Park
One of the city’s oldest parks was originally built as the playground to for Brisbane's oldest kindergarten, circa 1905
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New Farm
New Farm Park
The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more
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Northshore Riverside Park, Hamilton
Hamilton
Northshore Riverside Park
This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
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Lawn and trees inside Oriel Park in Brisbane's Ascot.
Ascot
Oriel Park
This picturesque long-established park is heavily shaded with figs, jacarandas and poinciettas and features Federation era picnic rotundas and a bamboo grove
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Orleigh park seen from opposite bank of the Brisbane River
West End
Orleigh Park
A peaceful fringe of Moreton Bay fig shaded parkland on the river at West End
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Bike track inside Perrin Park Toowong
Toowong
Perrin Park
Tucked away in a low lying hollow beside Gailey Rd is this fantastic grassy common for children, walkers, picnickers and dogs.
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Boy on Flying fox in Queens Park Ipswich.
Ipswich
Queens Park
Ipswich's family friendly grand historical park, established in 1864 and named after Queen Victoria is today the green recreational heart of the city.
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Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook
Meadowbrook
Riverdale Park
The popular southside park has recently been upgraded to include a fantastic, new dinosaur-themed playground
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Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park
Springfield Lakes
Robelle Domain
Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.
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Scarborough Beach Park, Moreton Bay
Scarborough
Scarborough Beach Park
Beautiful Scarborough Park is not just home to a train and pirate playground but also a giant jumping pillow, a grove of cotton trees to climb plus the Gollum Tree
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Large tree in Anzac Park and children's playground
Toowong
Anzac Park
A rolling expanse of hills form the setting for this scenic park which is large enough to have a circuit road loop through it.
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Playground equipment inside Underwood Park
Priestdale
Underwood Park
This south side expanse of park and wetlands has a multitude of attractions within its vast space
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Kids playground and beach next to the sea looking out to islands on Moreton Bay.
Victoria Pt
Wh Yeo Park
One of the few waterfront bayside parks with a sandy beach suitable for paddling, WH Yeo is a lovely flat stretch of green with views
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Kids playground inside Woolcock Park in Red Hill
Red Hill
Woolcock Park
A peaceful family friendly park nestled in a green hollow on the Ithaca Creek bike route, this is especially suited to those with small children and not just because there are no nearby traffic temptations.
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Woman lying on Streets Beach looking at speed boad on Brisbane River and mangroves.
South Bank
Streets Beach
The perfect antidote to the corporate bustle of the CBD across the river, Streets Beach has something of the surreal about it.
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Park Vibes enrty cart Victoria-Park-Barrambin

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Crowd of people at Careers & Employment Expo

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Clydesdale horses heads

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Carseldine Wintertide Wonderland Twilight Markets

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Performers on stage at Moreton Bay Pridefest

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People raising glass of rum

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RACQ MotorFest 2025

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Pop-Up Pooch Party Hanlon Park

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