Brisbane's Best Riverfront Kids Parks
Updated: Apr 11, 2024
The Brisbane River provides a picturesque backdrop for many local parks and playgrounds. Here are some of the top riverfront parks and playgrounds to keep little ones happily entertained and busy.
This West End park is an ideal spot to enjoy the Brisbane River within close proximity to the city. Spend some time on the swings watching the CityCat speed past or play on the famous frog...more
There are several sandpits as well as an outstanding water play area at River Heart Parklands overlooking the Bremer River at Ipswich. There are also a 25m flying fox, forts, swings and a mini rainforest to explore...more
This heritage-listed park is easily accessible by CityCat and is a pleasant place to enjoy the Brisbane River. There are boats for kids to climb all over and lots of picnic tables with barbecues beneath the Moreton Bay Fig trees...more
The underwater theme with an Octopus Garden, a giant fish, and plenty of space to run around, makes Colmslie Beach Reserve a very popular destination at Murarrie. Bring along a bike for a ride on the local tracks...more
Perfectly located on the tip of Kangaroo Point, Captain Burke Park is a surprisingly quiet spot to appreciate Brisbane's CBD and the iconic Storey Bridge. Mini sailors will love the boats at this park and it is fun to arrive on the CityHopper (free ferry)...more
There is an ocean theme at Bulimba Riverside Park, which also has a sandy base so don't forget the bucket and spade. There are climbing frames, spinning games, swings and slides all overlooking the Brisbane River...more
Scooters, bikes, rollerblades and dogs are welcome at Brisbane Corso Reserve at Yeronga. There is a large fenced playground here and soft sand to play with underfoot...more
Tennyson locals are lucky to have this fun park nearby. Big kids will enjoy the challenge of the climbing net stretching across the playground, while little ones will enjoy the water and sand play facilities...more
Mini pirates or sailors will enjoy the ship theme at Simpsons Playground, Graceville. There are large grassed areas overlooking a peaceful section of the Brisbane River, with plenty of trees for shade...more
Brighton's Decker Park next to the mouth of the North Pine River, has something to suit all ages - the Sand Worx section is especially fun for creative castle making while the forts make excellent spaces for hide and seek...more
Huge gum trees by the Brisbane River, a tug boat, rope bridge and see saw make this park a pleasant spot to let children play. There are also a barbecue and picnic facilities to enjoy...more
The playground here offers heaps of climbing opportunities for children, while the double boat ramp and pontoon will keep the boaties and fishing enthusiasts happy...more
There are treasure chests, hanging bridges and industrial slides to keep children busy at Newport Waterside Park. The park is fully fenced and has a shipping container cafe onsite, Izba Espresso...more
Northshore Riverside Park is a beautifully-planned, public green space that boasts one of Brisbane’s rare ‘beaches’, with it’s very own sandy strip – perfect for a day of sandcastle building or putting down the towel to take in some rays...more
Jump over to our Brisbane Kids Park section HERE if you'd like to discover more fun playspaces for kids across Brisbane!
