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Brisbane's Best Riverfront Kids Parks

Updated: Apr 11, 2024

The Brisbane River provides a picturesque backdrop for many local parks and playgrounds. Here are some of the top riverfront parks and playgrounds to keep little ones happily entertained and busy. 

Orleigh Park 

This West End park is an ideal spot to enjoy the Brisbane River within close proximity to the city. Spend some time on the swings watching the CityCat speed past or play on the famous frog...more 

River Heart Parklands 

There are several sandpits as well as an outstanding water play area at River Heart Parklands overlooking the Bremer River at Ipswich. There are also a 25m flying fox, forts, swings and a mini rainforest to explore...more 

Mowbray Park Playground 

This heritage-listed park is easily accessible by CityCat and is a pleasant place to enjoy the Brisbane River. There are boats for kids to climb all over and lots of picnic tables with barbecues beneath the Moreton Bay Fig trees...more 

Colmslie Beach Reserve 

The underwater theme with an Octopus Garden, a giant fish, and plenty of space to run around, makes Colmslie Beach Reserve a very popular destination at Murarrie. Bring along a bike for a ride on the local tracks...more 

Captain Burke Park 

Perfectly located on the tip of Kangaroo Point, Captain Burke Park is a surprisingly quiet spot to appreciate Brisbane's CBD and the iconic Storey Bridge. Mini sailors will love the boats at this park and it is fun to arrive on the CityHopper (free ferry)...more 

Bulimba Riverside Park 

There is an ocean theme at Bulimba Riverside Park, which also has a sandy base so don't forget the bucket and spade. There are climbing frames, spinning games, swings and slides all overlooking the Brisbane River...more

Brisbane Corso Reserve 

Scooters, bikes, rollerblades and dogs are welcome at Brisbane Corso Reserve at Yeronga. There is a large fenced playground here and soft sand to play with underfoot...more 

Ken Fletcher Park 

Tennyson locals are lucky to have this fun park nearby. Big kids will enjoy the challenge of the climbing net stretching across the playground, while little ones will enjoy the water and sand play facilities...more 

Simpsons Playground 

Mini pirates or sailors will enjoy the ship theme at Simpsons Playground, Graceville. There are large grassed areas overlooking a peaceful section of the Brisbane River, with plenty of trees for shade...more

Decker Park 

Brighton's Decker Park next to the mouth of the North Pine River, has something to suit all ages - the Sand Worx section is especially fun for creative castle making while the forts make excellent spaces for hide and seek...more

Fig Tree Pocket River Reserve

Huge gum trees by the Brisbane River, a tug boat, rope bridge and see saw make this park a pleasant spot to let children play. There are also a barbecue and picnic facilities to enjoy...more 

Jindalee Boat Ramp Park 

The playground here offers heaps of climbing opportunities for children, while the double boat ramp and pontoon will keep the boaties and fishing enthusiasts happy...more

Newport Waterside Park 

There are treasure chests, hanging bridges and industrial slides to keep children busy at Newport Waterside Park. The park is fully fenced and has a shipping container cafe onsite, Izba Espresso...more

Northshore Riverside Park

Northshore Riverside Park is a beautifully-planned, public green space that boasts one of Brisbane’s rare ‘beaches’, with it’s very own sandy strip – perfect for a day of sandcastle building or putting down the towel to take in some rays...more

Jump over to our Brisbane Kids Park section HERE if you'd like to discover more fun playspaces for kids across Brisbane!

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