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Best Free Water Parks Around Brisbane

Get wet and cool off for free this summer at one of these thirteen great water and aquativity parks in and around Brisbane:

Ferny Grove Aqua Park

Ferny Grove Aqua Park is an interactive water playground which is the perfect spot for families to cool off on a hot day

This seafront water park features whale-themed aquativity, a 1930's tidal pool, sandy beach and more

Splash’n’Play is a state of the art water park and adventure playground overlooked by the family-friendly foodie eatery Forty West

Playground equipmement and children playing in aquativity area of River Heart Parklands Ipswich

Along the banks of the Bremer river is a stunning river walkway leading to the best children's aquativity park in the west.

Flagstone Water Play Park is a stunning state-of-the-art community water park

Darlington Parklands Yarrabilba - children playing with water jets

Located in Logan in the modern master-planned community of Yarrabilba is one of South East Queensland’s best super parks

Playground equipment in Robelle Domain Park

Putting new meaning to the word green space, master-planned Robelle Domain is a sprawling 24ha expanse that is the jewel in the crown of Springfield Central Parklands.

Aquativity is the fun interactive kids water park located at South Bank next to the playground and lagoon

Large steel boulder in Rocks Riverside Park

The cement works adjacent to the entrance at first seem incongruous to this superb green expanse bordered by a hill of towering gums

Cool down at Logan Gardens' water park featuring totem poles, a pop jet plaza, and dumping bucket

Orion Lagoon is the sparkling blue jewel in the crown of Robelle Domain, Springfield city’s green heart and one of Ipswich’s showcase parklands

Located within The Mill at Moreton Bay, the space features two playgrounds, flying fox, and splash pad with a water bucket

People swimming in Settlement Cove Lagoon Redcliffe

This gigantic tropical sea front pool nestled at the base of Redcliffe’s cliffs is a favourite for families with young children and those who enjoy a shallow water paddle on a hot day.

Planes, Trains And Autos

An adrenaline-charged festival of all things aviation, rail & auto

May 4-6

Geoffrey Robertson KC

Join Geoffrey Robertson KC, one of the world's great legal minds

May 9

Tom Gleeson: Gear

One of Australia’s favourite comedians is bringing his new show to Brisbane

May 10

Black Box

Based on the incredible true story of the inventor of the black box

May 10-19

National Photographic Portrait Prize

A fascinating, free exhibition on display at State Library

May 11-Jul 7

Park Vibes

Park Vibes returns to Victoria Park on Mother's Day

May 12

Mother's Day at Old Government House

Treat Mum to High Tea at heritage-listed Old Government House

May 12

Mother's Day at Walkabout Creek

Treat Mum to a delicious buffet breakfast or lunch in beautiful bush surrounds

May 12

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at these top restaurants

May 12

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

To celebrate the launch of IF (Imaginary Friends) in cinemas on May 16, Archie Brothers and IF have teamed up to give you the chance to win a trip to LA

Win an out of this world family trip to Los Angeles!

MUST DO

Mother's Day Dining

Celebrate Mother's Day at one of these top restaurants, open from 11am 'til late for a la carte dining

Mother's Day Dining

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do May 3-6

From outdoor cinema, iconic science-themed films, mega shoe sale and Buddha birthday festival to a gorgeous Maleny escape and a new Chinese hotpot restaurant

This Weekend May 3-6