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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!

Melrose Park sign at entrance of Melrose Park Wooloowin with playground in the background.
Wooloowin
Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a family friendly park that is worth travelling to
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Pat Rafter arena and tennis courts of the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson
Tennyson
Queensland Tennis Centre
Play the grounds where tennis’s best have warmed up or given their all.
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playground equipment right on the bay in Rotary Park Playground in Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Rotary Park
This little gem of a playground for younger children is right on the beach just north of Redcliffe township
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Ship playground theme inside Simpsons Playground in Graceville
Graceville
Simpsons Playground
On the cusp of Oxley Creek and Brisbane River is this secluded picturesque little playground with views to Indooroopilly Island
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Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton
Michelton
Teralba Park
Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green
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Playground equipment in the Upper Kedron Recreation Ground in Kedron
Kedron
Upper Kedron Recreation Ground
This fantastic recycle-themed kids playground is part of the larger Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve
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Wetland and busg inside Berrinba Wetlands Browns Plains in Logan
Browns Plains
Berrinba Wetlands
This beautiful 80 ha wetland oasis is Logan's best kept secret and well worth the trip to experience
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Paper brk tree forest inside Billai Dhagun Circuit Track Walk Boondall Wetlands Boondall
Boondall Wetlands
Billai Dhagun Track
This other worldly level 2km walk, which starts from the informative Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, is an all encompassing snapshot of wetlands life
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Moreton Bay
Coochiemudlo Island Walk or Cycle
Coochie Mudlo Island is one of Moreton Bay's most secluded and compact sand-fringed islands, relatively untouched by time or tourists
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Brisbane river and gum trees Graceville
Graceville River Walk
Following a scenic river gum-shaded path of around 2 km return, this peaceful walk has a playground at each end as well as a quirky role in Brisbane’s convict history
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Mitchelton- Alderley Walk
Walk Or Cycle
Mitchelton To Alderley
This path of approx 8km return meanders alongside Kedron Brook via what used to be farmlands
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People walking along Shorncliffe boardwalk
Shorncliffe
Shorncliffe Walk
This peaceful waterfront walk of around 2-2.5km return commences from the intersection of Friday St and Allpass Parade
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Lap pool and aquativity slides inside Chermside Pool
Chermside
Chermside Aquatic Centre Pool
This swimming complex is one of those rare commodities encompassing swimming pools and a small water park under the one open roof.
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Lap pool and wading pool with slides inside Colmslie Pool Morningside
Morningside
Colmslie Pool
With up-to-the-minute facilities and fringed by a grove of statuesque gum trees, Colmslie Pool is a fantastic all year amenity for children and adults alike
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Manly
Manly Municipal Pool
Nestled on the foreshore, Manly Pool is a bright little patch of blue comprising a 25 m covered pool with access ramp, a toddler pool, slide and a kiosk.
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People swimming in Newmarket Pool with giant floating castle with children playing on it.
Newmarket
Newmarket Pool
This fantastic family friendly pool complex and playground features giant Joan Miro-esque water sculptures dotted in and round the kids’ pools.
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