Simpsons Park - Graceville

This little gem is different to any other park I have visited in the area. Lovely and peaceful for the parents to enjoy. You can sit on one of the many benches provided, taking in the beautiful Brissy river, while the little ones go on a wild adventure, fighting pirates (or saving the whales - aka the Sea Shepherd), in the deep sea.

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Age groups:
A park for the more mobile toddler. Lots of climbing & balancing to be had by pre-school & primary aged kids.

Address:
You will find Simpson's Park towards the end of Graceville Avenue,
Graceville, Brisbane.

Facilities:
Public toilets (a short walk away)
Wood-fired barbecues
water
undercover area for picnic tables
wheelchair access

Shade rating:
Playground area is shaded

Playground features:
Bike way/walkway
Swings
Seesaw
Large ship structure well equipped with;
- a steering wheel, ready for your little one to take the helm!
- a spyglass telescope, to watch out for pirates (although they will need to be a lot taller than my toddler to reach it)
- a life boat, in the event little imaginations require an emergency evacuation, off their ship (or as my toddler found it, a very useful bucket for all the chipboard flooring she decided to fill it with...)
- lots of stairs & climbing frames
- tandem slides (great for racing, as we soon discovered with a friend, Ebony met that day)

 

Food:
no cafes. bring a picnic & or use the BBQ facilities

Edenbrooke Dr, Park - Sinnamon Park

Ebony and I came across this park by sheer luck, that is, a couple of wrong turns on our way to an appointment (even while following the Navman's directions)... There is a beautiful atmosphere about the park. Paintings, wildlife & lot's of climbing equipment (it did help that Ebony and I went on a week day, early afternoon & had the whole park to ourselves). As Ebony is only 18mths old she couldn't use all of the facilities climbing frames & sliding poles, she did however, love climbing the steps, using the slide & bridges (even with mummy swinging them), & talking to the turtles & ducks. We will definitely be back to this little gem. A great spot to turn on little imaginations.
 
Enjoy it for free
Age groups:
A park for the more mobile toddler, lots of climbing & balancing to be had by pre-school & primary aged kids.

Address:
Edenbrooke Dr
Sinnamon Park, QLD

Facilities:
electric barbecues
water
undercover area
wheelchair access

Shade rating:
We visited this park in the afternoon & by then it was well shaded. Stay tuned for an early morning visit for more accurate feedback.

Playground features:
Bikeway/walkway
Swings
Pond with ducks & turtles (unfortunately a big sign reads no feeding the wildlife) aside from the water being a bit mucky when we visited last, it was still a lovely area for bird & turtle spotting
Slides
Climbing Frames
Bridges

Food:
no cafes. bring a picnic & or use the bbq facilities

Ken Fletcher park - Tennyson

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Age groups:
something for all ages

Address:
Ken Fletcher Park at Tennyson
located on King Arthur Terrace

Facilities:
toilets with disabled access
water
undercover area with picnic table
wheelchair access
ampitheatre
bike paths
a public pontoon for non-motorised water activities
open-air ampitheatre
public plaza
shade, seating and picnic facilities including barbecues
an internal car park with 35 spaces, including nine disabled spaces
10 on-street car parks

Shade rating:
The toddler playground area is shaded with large sails. The large climbing frame area (for bigger kids) is yet to be covered, so avoid the middle of the day.

Playground features:
bikeway/walkway
swings
liberty swing
climbing frames
slides
sand & water play area (can get a bit messy, bring an extra set of clothes)
seesaws

Food:
 bring a picnic & or use the bbq facilities

 

Extra info:

Lorikeet Park - Mt. Ommaney

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Age groups:
Something for all ages

Address:
Lorikeet Park
Dandenong Road
Mt Ommaney , 4074

Facilities:
Water
Picnic tables
Electric BBQ
Wheelchair access
Parking available on street

Shade rating:
Lot's of trees provide shade for playground equipment

Playground features:
Bikeway/walkway
Swings for toddlers & older children

Slippery slides

Climbing frames

Hammock play structure
Flying Fox

Spring chairs

Giant lizard

Bird watching/spotting is great for kids with a keen eye

Food:
no cafes. bring a picnic & or use the bbq facilities

Extra info:
Mt Ommaney is a western suburb of Brisbane, approximately 14km from the CBD, accessed via the Western Freeway. The suburb has a large section of forest that is protected by the Brisbane City Council.

Lorikeet Park is a great playground to bring the kids before or after shopping at Mt. Ommaney shopping centre. Or catch up at the park with some mums & dads after rhyme time (at the Mt. Ommaney library on Wednesday's.)

Robelle Domain - Springfield Lakes

Always on the look out for new & exciting ways to stimulate my toddlers mind, (and tire her of her seemingly endless supply of energy,) we checked out Springfield Lakes - Robelle Domain, water park. At first I thought we were in the wrong location as all I could see was an abundance of car parks but no park... As soon as we walked over the small hill however, the park & cafe came into view (thank goodness, as Ebony was starting to get ratty & wanted to stretch her legs!) A little oasis, in an otherwise unattractive surrounding. It would seem the whole area is under development, a  somewhat different picture to what the website paints. The Arena for example, is in it's 1st stages of being a dust pile rather than the lush green images seen on the site? Surrounds aside, Ebony & I had a fabulous time at the water park! Although quite a small park, Ebony didn't tire from running in & out, & paddling underneath the water jet sprays, all morning. when I thought she had had enough, she ran over to the park & played on all of the playground equipment! Overall a solid morning of entertainment, we will be going back.

 

FYI we have since been pack to the water park & it has changed dramatically! It now looks like the green oasis painted on the website. Enjoy!

Enjoy it for free
Age groups:
something for all ages - Toddlers will go wild in the water park over summer!

Address:
Robelle Domain
145 Sinnathamby Boulevard
SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL
QLD 4300

Facilities:
toilets
water
undercover area
wheelchair access
cafe

Shade rating:
Playground area is shaded, the water park area is uncovered

Playground features:

children’s water park including 700 litre tipping bucket and jet sprays

bike way/walkway

swings

slides

Food:
Robelle Cafe open 7 days

Extra info:
The recently opened Robelle Domain is Queensland's newest park lands. The 24ha Robelle Domain is the core of the Springfield Central Park lands, a central open space corridor that connects the community of Greater Springfield and provides more than 11 kilometres of boardwalks, walking and cycle tracks, sports fields and playgrounds

New Farm Park - New Farm

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Age groups:
something for all ages

Address:
Brunswick St
New Farm

Facilities:
toilets
electric barbecues
undercover area
wheelchair access
water
basketball half-court
BMX
skating and rollerblading
Wi-Fi

Shade rating:
Playground area is shaded by the most amazing Banyan's fig trees & Jacaranda trees which remind me of ivy goddess now when i see them.

Playground features:
swings

 

climbing frame

seesaws
adventure bridge(s)
slides

toddler equipment

 

 

 

Food:
a coffe van is generally located on the grounds & or bring a picnic & or use the bbq facilities. or... you can visit the historic Brisbane Power House for something special.

Extra info:
only three stops on the  Citycat from Brisbane's city you have New Farm park, an absolute haven for both kids & adults alike.

It is suggested that this long awaited re-vamped and upgraded entertainment facility will see New Farm Park be re-instated as Brisbane's most popular and most loved Playground.visitors will experience so many new and exciting new features, including some not seen before in any Council recreational Park. New Farm Park

take a picnic blanket, kick back & enjoy!

 

Tigris st. Park - Riverhills

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local park in the Centenary area

Age groups:
something for all ages

Address:
Tigris St
Riverhills

Shade rating:
Playground area is shaded

Playground features:
swings

slippery slide

climbing frame

seesaw

Chip bark flooring so make sure you & bubbs wear shoes

food:
a quick walk through the park leads you to the famous Just Poppy's burger shop, which was named Brisbane's best burger by  brisbane times readers. enjoy!

extra info:
Dog park

Rocks Riverside Park - Seventeen Miles Rocks

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Age groups:
something for all ages

Address:
5 Counihan Rd,
Seventeen Mile Rocks

loads of designated parking. although as the park fills up on public holidays or school holidays, street parking is required.

facilities:
electric BBQ
shelter

toilets
drinking water & taps for dogs

power at the Crusher Pavilion

central to the park is an amphitheatre and Great Lawn. Parts of the park can be booked for special events
Wi-Fi

shade rating:
lots of shade is provided for both eating & play equipment.

playground features:
large climbing web

flying fox

large water play area

bikeways

adventure playgrounds

 sand pit area

climbing boulders

a liberty swing for children with disabilities

basketball court
lawns & walkways

food:
no cafe's/shops in the immediate area

extra info:
Seventeen Mile Rocks is named after a collection of rocks that marked a distance of 17 miles (27 km) from the mouth of the Brisbane River. These rocks were largely removed to widen the river and allow access for marine vessels to further reaches of the river. located on the Brisbane River, rocks riverside park features industrial artifacts from its previous use as a cement quarry & is is one of Brisbane's largest riverside parks.

 voted one of Brisbane' top 10 parks by the Courier mail
voted one of Brisbanes top 5 parks & playgrounds by Brisbanekids.com.au