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Where to find the very best kids parks and playgrounds in  Brisbane from the CBD to the east, west, north, south suburbs and bayside, plus the best themed playgrounds including planes boats, trains, fairies and so much more:

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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