Brisbane City Council names city’s top water playgrounds, nature walks, kids parks

From pickleball, disc golf, water playgrounds and nature walks, these are Brisbane’s budget-friendly ways to keep kids occupied these school holidays, as the city’s best parks are named. SEE THE LIST

Calamvale District Park in Calamvale in Brisbane's southern outskirts has been selected by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner as one of the city's Top 3 adventure parks. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Brisbane’s best parks for all ages have been revealed, with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner releasing his top picks and inviting residents to try out some quirky park sports.

With another four weeks of school holidays left, Brisbane City Council has invited families to try out pickleball, disc golf, and ninja courses at select parks as well.

Hanlon Park in Stones Corner in Brisbane's inner south. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Cr Schrinner said Brisbane has a network of 2180 parks, with 64 new ones created in the past five years, and seven parks added this year alone.

“There’s truly something for everyone, from adventure playgrounds like Bradbury Park in Kedron and Warril Parklands in Larapinta, to natural greenspaces like Hanlon Park in Stones Corner,” the Lord Mayor said.

“We know cost-of-living pressures are taking a toll on households across the city, especially during the Christmas and school holiday period.

“Families can find hours of free fun at their local park or take a picnic and discover a new one – there’s adventure around every corner.

“Some of my favourite childhood memories took place in our local park and I’m sure residents feel the same way.”

Top adventure parks:

1. Bradbury Park – Kedron
2. Warrill Parklands – Larapinta
3. Calamvale District Park – Calamvale

Bradbury Park in Kedron on Brisbane's northside. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Best locations for nature walks:

1. Toohey Forest Park
2. Chermside Hills Reserve
3. Mt Coot-tha Reserve

Best water play areas:

1. South Bank Lagoon and Aquativity – South Bank
2. Wynnum Whale Park
3. Ferny Grove Aqua Park

Wynnum Whale Park in Brisbane's east. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Best parks for kids aged 10+:

1. Bradbury Park – Kedron
2. New Farm Park playground – New Farm
3. Guyatt Park – St Lucia

Top parks for primary school-aged kids:

1. Roma Street Parklands – Brisbane City
2. Hidden World Playground – Fitzgibbon
3. Hercules Street Park – Hamilton

Prime parks for toddlers:

1. Colmslie Beach Reserve – Murrarie
2. Ascot Park – Ascot
3. Rocks Riverside Park – Seventeen Mile Rocks

Colmslie Beach Reserve in Murrarie in Brisbane's east. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Ninja course locations:

1. Teralba Park – Everton Park
2. Guyatt Park – St Lucia
3. Whites Hill Reserve – Camp Hill
4. Doulton Street Park – Calamvale

Disc golf spots:

1. Cadogan Street Park – Carindale
2. Freney Street Park – Rocklea

Pickleball courts on Joachim Street in Holland Park in Brisbane's south. Picture: Brisbane City Council.

Pickleball courts:

1. Joachim Street – Holland Park
2. Mulbeam Park – Boondall
3. Boyd Park – Nundah
4. Davies Park – West End