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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!

Lake Samsonvale and bush on edge of Bullocky Rest park.
Joyner
Bullocky Rest
Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around
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Ponciana tree and Story Bridge seen from Captain Burke Park Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Pt
Captain Burke Park
Nestled at the base of the Story Bridge’s imposing south pylon is this park with one of the city’s most striking outlooks.
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Sandy beach overlooking bush and the Brisbane River in Colmslie Beach Reserve Murarrie
Murarrie
Colmslie Beach Reserve
Colmslie Reserve is an eden-like grove and parkland, complete with sandy beach, that appears like a mirage down a long tree-lined drive in the midst of an industrial area of Murarrie.
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Playground equipment and vegetation surrounding Gregory Park in Milton
Milton
Gregory Park
On weekend afternoons this park resembles a village green in England as families, dog walkers, picnickers and sports players descend on the tree-bordered grassy expanse to enjoy the last of the day’s sun.
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Kids fort inside Grinstead Park in Alderley
Alderley
Grinstead Park
The main drawcard of this park is the well equipped playground for children of all ages that comes surrounded by grassy fields, bike paths and plentiful eating nooks.
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Kalinga Park
Clayfield
Kalinga Park
The showcase family friendly park on the northside, Kalinga’s drawcards are many.
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Tingalpa
Minnippi Parklands
These beautiful lush hectares of meadowland have at their heart one of the rare surviving lagoons from pre-settlement days.
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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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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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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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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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Samford Rail Trail
Samford
Ferny Grove Rail Trail
Of all the country's rail trails, this one distinguishes itself with an infamous and tragic history.
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Nature at Play
Nature at Play
Nature at Play is the ultimate outdoor learning resource for families, carers and educators
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