Aquativity

South Bank Parklands, Grand Arbour, South Brisbane, QLD

Aquativity is a free water-play park in South Bank Parklands, next to Streets Beach. Children splash through fountains, misting jets and shallow pools themed on the Brisbane River, its catchments, native fish and the water cycle. It is free to use all year and patrolled by lifeguards. Toilets, cafes, shade and playgrounds are nearby, and South Bank ferry, bus and train stops are within walking distance.

From our Brisbane City & Inner Suburbs playground guide

At South Bank, Aquativity is free, with fountains, misting jets and shallow pools.

The guide's sources: Brisbane City Council: Orleigh Park, West End, Brisbane City Council: Musgrave Park, South Brisbane, Brisbane City Council: best water parks for families (Aquativity, Hercules Street Park), Brisbane City Council: New Farm Park, Brisbane City Council: fun with your little ones (New Farm Park's wooden fort), Brisbane City Council: Frew Park, Milton, Brisbane City Council: Kangaroo Point parks, Brisbane City Council: Newstead Park, Brisbane City Council: best themed playgrounds for families (Newstead Park, Hercules Street Park), Brisbane City Council: fun parks for active kids (Grinstead Park).

Opening times: Open all year; daily hours not published (as published by Visit Brisbane, checked 30 September 2026)

Around South Brisbane. Photo: Lilywatanabe at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Confirmed features

• cafe
• patrolled
• public transport
• shade
• splash pad
• toilets
• water play

Things to do near Aquativity

• Southbank Cineplex Cinema — Cinema, 230 m away
• Queensland Maritime Museum — Museum, 430 m away
• The Wheel of Brisbane — Amusement park, 500 m away
• Glasshouse Theatre — Theatre, 580 m away
• City Botanic Gardens — Botanic garden, 710 m away

Other playgrounds nearby

• South Bank Parklands playground — 220 m away

Nearby amenities

• Toilet with a baby change table: Public toilets, 35 m away

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