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Bullocky Rest

Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around

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Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around

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Brisbane’s riverside parks: a guide to the best spots for cooling off in summer or catching the winter sun.

Covered walkway at The Landing Queens Wharf
Queens Wharf
The Landing
A riverfront public green space in Brisbane CBD, connecting with Queens Wharf Plaza, the Mangrove Walk and Waterline Park.
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Waterline Park Gym, Queens Wharf Precinct, Brisbane CBD, outdoor exercise, parkour, calisthenics, wheelchair accesible, balance beams, Brisbane time capsule, mangrove walk
Queens Wharf Precinct
Waterline Park Gym
Waterline Park Gym sets the bar high when it comes to keeping in shape in this free-to-use outdoor gym
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Guyatt Park Warrior Course, St Lucia
St Lucia
Guyatt Park Warrior Course
Brisbane's first free outdoor warrior course is in a leafy neighbourhood park beside the Brisbane River
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Bunya Riverside Reserve
Bunya
Bunya Riverside Reserve
Bunya Riverside Reserve, also known as Bunya Crossing, has a deep waterhole which is perfect for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and fishing
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Fig Tree Pocket
Fig Tree Pocket River Reserve
This secret waterfront park has picnic tables, BBQ, boat ramp and cute nautical themed playground, overseen by majestic gum trees.
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Playground along Brisbane River in Brisbane Corso Reserve Brisbane Corso Reserve Yeronga
Yeronga
Brisbane Corso Reserve
Spread in a narrow ribbon along Yeronga’s riverfront is this peaceful park which is both a great locale for cycling, rollerblading and strolling
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Bulimba River St Park
Bulimba
Bulimba Riverside Park
With cross-river views to Teneriffe, this wide open green space has a playground, dog offleash area and BBQs
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Lake Samsonvale and bush on edge of Bullocky Rest park.
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Bullocky Rest
Hugging the shores of Lake Samsonvale, this tranquil and spacious eucalypt treed reserve is arguably one of the best picnic and barbecue spots around
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Ponciana tree and Story Bridge seen from Captain Burke Park Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point
Captain Burke Park
Nestled at the base of the Story Bridge’s imposing south pylon is this park with one of the city’s most striking outlooks
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Walk near river inside the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, CBD
CBD
City Botanic Gardens
Hugging the river, these splendid gardens have had a continuous horticultural history for 150+ years
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Sandy beach overlooking bush and the Brisbane River in Colmslie Beach Reserve Murarrie
Murarrie
Colmslie Beach Reserve
Colmslie Reserve is an eden-like grove and parkland, complete with sandy beach, that appears like a mirage down a long tree-lined drive in the midst of an industrial area of Murarrie
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Playground equipment and fort inside Faulkner Park Graceville
Graceville
Faulkner Park
Nestled in the depths of Graceville and catching the river breezes on one side, shady Faulkner Park is a good all rounder
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View of Brisbane River and bush from Horace Window Reserve in Corinda
Corinda
Horace Window Reserve
When city life gets you down this is the kind of spot to retreat to - an enchanted little clearing of grass, gum trees and river rocks at the end of a cul-de-sac
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Kangaroo Point Park with views over to the city.
Kangaroo Point
Kangaroo Point Park
The park with arguably the most stunning views in Brisbane is a legacy of Queensland's 150 year celebrations
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Bench overlooking Brisbane River from Kayes Rocks Park in Toowong
Toowong
Kayes Rocks Park
This quaint terraced park tucked at the end of a tiny cul-de-sac feels like a million miles from the city for those who need an escape
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Kid cycling under Jolly Bridge
West End
Kurilpa Park
Kurilpa Park is a tiny pocket park where fisherman drop a line and through which the riverside bike and pedestrian track passes
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