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Brisbane's Most Enchanted Playgrounds

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Updated: Sep 20, 2025

From Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland inspired parks and fairy villages to a fairie park with a troll bridge, and a sculptor's own creation in his back yard, these are Brisbane's most enchanted playgrounds:

Civosity Park

This unique and enchanting kids space on the edge of Ithaca Creek was created by local sculptor David Engwicht

Faerie Park

Faerie Park is a wonderfully whimsical play and picnic space, tucked away in a pocket of suburbia

Kumbartcho Sanctuary & Fairytale Village

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Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest

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Bray Farm Park

The imaginations of young wizards and witches will be sparked at Bray Farm Park, nicknamed, 'Harry Potter Park' by locals

Newstead Park

Follow the White Rabbit to the magic tree out back of Newstead House and here you’ll find an enchanted little Wonderland-themed garden with chess board and water views

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