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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!

Melrose Park sign at entrance of Melrose Park Wooloowin with playground in the background.
Wooloowin
Melrose Park
Melrose Park is a family friendly park that is worth travelling to
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Boat themed playground equipment in Mowbray Park Playground East Brisbane
East Brisbane
Mowbray Park Playground
This playground is located in the beautiful fig shaded surrounds of Mowbray Park
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Pat Rafter arena and tennis courts of the Queensland Tennis Centre in Tennyson
Tennyson
Queensland Tennis Centre
Play the grounds where tennis’s best have warmed up or given their all.
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playground equipment right on the bay in Rotary Park Playground in Redcliffe
Redcliffe
Rotary Park
This little gem of a playground for younger children is right on the beach just north of Redcliffe township
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Ship playground theme inside Simpsons Playground in Graceville
Graceville
Simpsons Playground
On the cusp of Oxley Creek and Brisbane River is this secluded picturesque little playground with views to Indooroopilly Island
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Capalaba
Ted's Corner
Set within a quaint frontier style village is this little animal enclosure which children can wander through and get up close and personal with farm animals for free.
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Todler playground equipment inside Teralba Park Mitchelton
Michelton
Teralba Park
Pre-schoolers will love this unusual little playground at Teralba Park, surrounded by an expanse of green
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Playground equipment in the Upper Kedron Recreation Ground in Kedron
Kedron
Upper Kedron Recreation Ground
This fantastic recycle-themed kids playground is part of the larger Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve
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2 tawny frog mouth birds looking at each other inside the Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre The Gap
The Gap
Walkabout Creek Wildlife Centre
This gem of a little animal centre is ideal for anyone wanting a close view of native wildlife without the expense
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Pinic area inside Bellbird Grove, D'Aguilar National Park
D'Aguilar National Park
Bellbird Grove Walk
One of the earliest bushwalking spots on the drive west from Brisbane, Bellbird Grove is also one of the most interesting
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Wetland and busg inside Berrinba Wetlands Browns Plains in Logan
Browns Plains
Berrinba Wetlands
This beautiful 80 ha wetland oasis is Logan's best kept secret and well worth the trip to experience
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Paper brk tree forest inside Billai Dhagun Circuit Track Walk Boondall Wetlands Boondall
Boondall Wetlands
Billai Dhagun Track
This other worldly level 2km walk, which starts from the informative Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, is an all encompassing snapshot of wetlands life
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Giant rainforest tree in Boombana Mt Nebo
Walk
Boombana Mt Nebo
A few minute’s drive from Jollys Lookout, Boombana is a an off road picnic area with a primitive open fire pit, amenities block and two very different walking tracks
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Family cycling on cycle path on Bribie Island with Moreton Bay ocean in background.
Walk Or Cycle
Bribie Island
A flat easy walk or cycle of about 7km return, this shady path hugs the seafront through a continuous parkland to the Bribie Island Bridge and beyond
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Woman walking on Araucaria circuit track in Brisbane Forest Park next to the Enoggera Reservoir in The Gap
The Gap
Walkabout Creek Walk
Walkabout Creek walks consist of two bush tracks that originate at the Walkabout Creek Information Centre and car park
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Couple walking along foot and cycle path in Minnippi Parklands next to lagoon.
Walk Or Cycle
Carindale To Minnippi
One of Brisbane’s most charming walk/rides is buried in Eastern suburbia and leads to an ancient lagoon
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