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Best Kids Parks West

Brisbane

Updated: Sep 03, 2024

More than 15 great playgrounds for kids in Brisbane's westside:

Sherwood Arboretum Nature Playground

A state of the art nature-inspired play space has been added to the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum

Jindalee Boat Ramp Park

Sitting on the banks of the Brisbane River is this lovely green space which offers something for each member of the family.

Milton Railway Playground

Railway Playground is just the place to take children who love trains. They can imagine themselves as a train driver for hours, with

UQ Playground

This state of the art all abilities playground is knowledge-themed and features a flying fox, towers and interactive fun zones

Bowman Park

This park nestled in Bardon’s foothills is a peaceful shady ground for picnicking and small child’s play

Rafting Ground Reserve

Rafting Ground Reserve is a lush sprawling oasis of green with a creek winding through it on the edge of Brookfield and Kenmore.

Frew Park

Frew Park stands on the hallowed grounds of the iconic Milton Tennis Centre, where everyone from Australian tennis greats to international rock stars and boxers once held court.

Fig Tree Pocket River Reserve

This secret waterfront park has picnic tables, BBQ, boat ramp and cute nautical themed playground, overseen by majestic gum trees.

Witton Barracks Park

This military-themed playground features morse code puzzles, a toy jeep, climbing walls, slides and swings

Walton Bridge Reserve Playground

Set amongst the beautiful leafy suburb of The Gap is the excellent Walton Bridge Reserve playground for all ages

Wittonga Park

Wittonga Park is a cool shady space with something for everyone, tucked away in the leafy westside suburb of The Gap.

Riaweena St Playground

Tucked away at the back of the Enoggera Creek Bikeway is the intimate and almost untouched Riaweena Street Playground.

Perrin Park

Tucked away in a low lying hollow beside Gailey Rd is this fantastic grassy common for children, walkers, picnickers and dogs.

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.

Bancroft Park

This is one of a handful of parks where children and dogs can happily co-exist as they run free under the watchful eye of their owners.

Dorrington Park Enchanted Forest

Aside from the cockatoo and galah hillside gatherings, the best part of Dorrington Park is the colourful storybook Enchanted Forest

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.

Neal Macrossan Park

One of the city’s oldest parks was originally built as the playground to for Brisbane's oldest kindergarten, circa 1905

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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