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Brisbane would have to be the best city in Australia for outdoor kids activities, with a superb climate and so many wide green open spaces. From super parks and great kids' playgrounds to water parks and swimming pools, bike rides and kid-friendly walks, where to see animals and outdoor movies, theme parks and fantastic outdoor adventures, our outdoor guide for kids has it covered.

Our comprehensive What's On For Kids in Brisbane section is always full of great ideas, too!

City Botanic Gardens Playground
Cbd
City Botanic Gardens Playground
Brisbane city's enchanted playground can be found in the city’s oldest park – the City Botanic Gardens
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Whites Hill Reserve Exploration Playground Camp Hill
Camp Hill
Whites Hill Reserve Playground
Designed to enable people of all ages and abilities to play together, this ‘exploration’ playground includes sand and water play
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Darlington Parklands Yarrabilba - children playing with water jets
Yarrabilba
Darlington Parklands
Located in Logan in the modern master-planned community of Yarrabilba is one of South East Queensland’s best super parks
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Dreamworld, Tiger Island
Dreamworld
Dreamworld is all about making new memories, and these holidays, memories are made of endless thrills
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Waterslide at Hibiscus Swimming Pool Mt Gravatt
Mt Gravatt
Hibiscus Swimming Pool
A favourite southside haunt on a hot day is Hibiscus Swimming Pool located in the Hibiscus Sports Complex at Upper Mt Gravatt.
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Griffith University Aquatic Centre
Griffith University Aquatic Centre
Griffith University Aquatic Centre is in beautiful bush surrounds at Mt Gravatt Campus
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Pirate themed playground and beach cove in Palm Beach Parklands Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Palm Beach Parklands
This tucked away expanse of parkland on the cusp of Currumbin Creek is like the Gold Coast's very own pirate cove.
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Wombat sleeping in glass cage inside the Ipswich Nature Centre
Ipswich
Ipswich Nature Centre
This fabulous wildlife nature centre is possibly Ipswich city's best-kept secret
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Dog running in off leash dog park in front of playground in Decker Park Brighton
Brighton
Decker Park
Decker Park is one of those rare all-in-one parks that suits just about everyone
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Play equipment at George Clayton Park Wynnum
Wynnum
George Clayton Park
This splendid park/playground sits on the cusp of Manly and at the junction of Upper & Lower Esplanades
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Playground inside Glindemann kids Park in Holland Park
Holland Park
Glindemann Park
On two sides of a small gully, Glindemann Park is a long ribbon of green that incorporates 3 mini play areas
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Playground equipmement in Ken Fletcher Park Tennyson Kids Playground
Tennyson
Ken Fletcher Park
Tennyson's state of the art riverfront park, named after local tennis great Ken Fletcher, is a drawcard for all ages.
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Playground equipment in Lanham Park in the Grange.
Grange
Lanham Park
Tucked conveniently behind Grange library and featuring counting and literacy themed equipment is this delightful shady playground
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Shade sails over fenced playground of Livvi’s Place Playground in Hawthorne Park
Hawthorne
Livvi's Place
This fully fenced playground is a haven for young children and resembles a big top circus with its strikingly coloured sails
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Children playing in fort and on slides inside the Lota Park & Playground in Lota
Lota
Lota Park
A spectacular foreshore park with state of the art facilities and playground
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Lower Moora Park & Beach
Shorncliffe
Lower Moora Park & Beach
At the base of the Shorncliffe cliffs is this enchanting little bay with grassy stretches shaded by cotton trees, rock pools, modern white picnic shelters, BBQs and a playground
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