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Brisbane's Best Outdoor Fitness Parks

Updated: Dec 11, 2025

Brisbane has a growing number of fantastic and free outdoor fitness parks, with state-of-the-art gym equipment. With some located by the river, under bridges and by the sea, this is a terrific way to keep fit in the fresh air without spending a cent.

In addition, Brisbane has a Ninja Warrior Park, and, on the Redcliffe Peninsula is a Parkour park (more on both below).

For the ultimate cardio exercise on the move, Brisbane's urban staircases and steep streets will get the heart pumping, but if you're after something lighter and fun, there are a number of outdoor table tennis tables around Brisbane that are free to use.

Waterline Park Gym sets the bar high when it comes to keeping in shape in this free-to-use outdoor gym
West End Outdoor Exercise Area

Outdoor Exercise Equipment - 243 Riverside Drive, West End (pictured above)

Outdoor Fitness Park - 34B Bouquet St, South Brisbane

Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River
Darling Point Park, Manly

Darling Point Park -  95 Lower Esplanade, Manly (pictured above)

Wilsons Outlook - 231 Bowen Tce, New Farm (pictured top of page)

Redcliffe Parkour Park is a specially-designed parkour gym/park with idyllic views across Bramble Bay
Lota Park, Lota

Lota Park - Esplanade, Lota (pictured above)

Merthyr Park Outdoor Gym - Merthyr Park, New Farm

Orleigh Park, West End

Orleigh Park - 68 Hill End Tce, West End (pictured above)

Frew Park - Haig Road, Milton

We’ve found some of Brisbane CBD’s best public stairs for you to include in your fitness regime so expect to see your step count really climb
Play table tennis in the open air for free at these Brisbane parks with public table tennis tables

If you've worked up a hunger, check out where you can head to refuel your body with local cafes and restaurants HERE.

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