Outdoor activities

Council offers a variety of fitness and well-being activities for individuals of all ages, fitness levels and abilities. 

Find information on Hibiscus Sports Complex, Upper Mount Gravatt, including available facilities and more.

Brisbane has a network of bikeways and shared pathways that connect with schools, local facilities, parks and public transport hubs. Whether you ride for fun, fitness or as a means of active transport, riding a bike is a great way to get around.

Council has 22 swimming pools across Brisbane with various facilities at each location. Check your local pool for information about pool locations, opening hours, facilities and entry fees.

More than 150 Council parks have exercise equipment, providing an opportunity to exercise and get fit outdoors for free.

There are 20 parks across Brisbane offering BMX facilities including dirt tracks and hills and various types of jumps.

There are over 200 Council parks with basketball/netball facilities, including half courts, hoops and keyways.

Tennis courts are available for community use in Brisbane parks, tennis clubs and schools. Find a court in your area to book a game.

Find Council skate parks for skateboarders, bladers and BMX riders.

A list of boat and canoe ramps, pontoons and land-based fishing platforms for public use in Brisbane.

Council has a number of walking trails, including public art and heritage trails. You can also find a Heart Foundation Walking group.

Council owns and manages two 18-hole, pay-and-play, public golf courses at St Lucia and Cannon Hill, open seven days a week, excluding Christmas Day.

Find Brisbane-based water play areas in Council parks and pools with water play features and wading pools suitable for kids and toddlers.

Find a rebound wall in a Council park for tennis hit-up practice, soccer kicking fun or handball.

Outdoor table tennis tables are located in a number of Brisbane parks. Find out where you can find a table and which ward offices you can borrow table tennis bats and balls from.

Disc golf is a family-friendly activity that is fast growing in popularity in Brisbane and around the world. It can be played by all ages and abilities - all you need is a disc. Find out about Council's two disc golf courses, how to play and the code of conduct on our courses.

The Queensland Moto Park offers off-road trail bikers a legal, family-friendly riding option suitable for beginners though to advanced riders. The site, the first of its kind in Australia, is located at Wyaralong, between Beaudesert and Boonah. The park opened in December 2011 and was established thanks to the investment of over two million dollars by eight South East Queensland Councils (including Brisbane City Council) and Queensland Government. Motorcycling Queensland is the operator of the park. Bookings are required and fees apply to use this facility. To see what events are coming up, or to find out more about the park including opening hours visit Queensland Moto Park.