Best parks and playgrounds for families in Brisbane

Did you know there are over 2180 Brisbane City Council parks across the city? With so many to choose from, there's a perfect park to suit every family!

Check out this list of best parks in Brisbane for your next family day out. We've included parks with picnic spots, playgrounds, scooter tracks, skate parks, dog off-leash areas and more.

D. M. Henderson Park, Macgregor

This multipurpose park in Macgregor offers a range of features that are ideal for families. It has a pirate ship playground, sporting courts, picnic facilities, and a newly built pump track.

Where: 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor

Frew Park, Milton

Frew Park is a 3.5-hectare, feature-packed park at Milton, less than 10 minutes drive from Brisbane City. It includes 6 tennis courts for hire (Emerson Tennis Centre), a rebound court, and a play space to keep kids entertained for hours. Enjoy, cakes and snacks at the on-site coffee shop, 7 days a week.

Where: Between Frew Street and Milton Road, Milton

Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Rocks Riverside Park is a hidden gem loved by locals. The park boasts multiple zones, Great Lawn with open grassed space, junior playground, climbing net for school-aged kids and a water play zone. You'll find plenty of gas barbecues dotted throughout the parkland to cook lunch, with some perched right on the Brisbane River.

Where: 531 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Bradbury Park playscape, Kedron

Described as 'a playground like no other', the Bradbury Park playscape has been a hit with families since opening. This spectacular playground of towers, bridges and obstacles, as well as a magical forest keeps kids amused for hours. Sit back and enjoy a take-away coffee, or cook a barbecue, while your kids climb and explore the structures.

Bradbury Park also includes a scooter track, basketball half court, exercise equipment and dog park.

Where: 91 Kitchener Road, Kedron

Castamore Way Park, Richlands

Castamore Way Park is a hidden gem located in the south-wesetern part of the city. It includes a new junior playground with a tall climbing tower and slide. The park also includes picnic facilities and a path to connect the play area with nearby streets.

Where: 112A and 120A Progress Road, Richlands

Clarina Street Park, Chapel Hill

Clarina Street Park is the perfect spot for a quiet, peaceful visit to a park with kids. It includes an unfenced playground surrounded by trees, with a timber play structure (with slide) inspired by nature. The play equipment connects to a double swing set via sandstone stepping stones.

In addition to the play equipment, there is also a barbecue and picnic area.

Where: 2A Clarina Street, Chapel Hill

Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie

An Octopus Garden-themed playground is the star feature of Colmslie Beach Reserve, Murarrie. It includes sea creature play sculptures (octopus, fish, and a crab) and a yellow submarine for kids to climb on. Local artist, David White, designed the much loved original (installed 30 years ago) and current sculptures. The playground also has slides, climbing equipment, water play, balancing beams, flying fox and musical boat.

Colmslie Beach Reserve has frontage to the Brisbane River. It also includes picnic facilities, electric barbecues, and a learn-to-ride track.

Where: 152 Colmslie Road, Murarrie

Deagon Sportsground Park, Deagon

Are your kids looking to tear it up over the weekend and take it to the extreme? You're in luck at Deagon Sportsground Park. The skate park is better than ever, featuring a smooth concrete surface for an even better ride. The park also includes electric barbecues and a playground.

Where: 83 Board Street, Deagon

Fischer Family Park, Rochedale

Fischer Family Parkis a fantastic destination for family fun. The park includes a 100-metre walking and scooter circuit, playground with shade sails, shaded picnic tables, and open space for play and informal sport.

Where: 12 Blackwood Street, Rochedale

Paul Conti Park, Hemmant

If a trip to the eastern suburbs is in order, then you can't go past Paul Conti Park, Hemmant! The park has a modern, island-themed playground, picnic shelter, and scooter track, making it an ideal spot for a day out with kids.

Where: 124 Hemmant-Tingalpa Road, Hemmant

Teralba Park, Everton Park

Do your kids like the challenge of a ninja course? If so, head to Teralba Park and try the 11 obstacles to challenge agility and strength, including quin steps and scaling wall. This course makes exercise fun and exciting!

Where: 120 Pullen Road, Everton Park