In West End,
Orleigh Park has barbecues and playgrounds with climbing nets and a frog-and-tongue slide. South Brisbane's
Musgrave Park has an accessible playground, toilets and a basketball half court. At South Bank,
Aquativity is free, with fountains, misting jets and shallow pools.
New Farm Park has two playgrounds, including a wooden fort, plus electric barbecues.
At Frew Park in Milton,
The Arena is built for 10 to 15 year olds. Its upper section has a climbing wall, a curling 5-metre slide and a mesh cage 8 metres up. Younger children have smaller slides, swings and games in the lower section. At Kangaroo Point,
Captain Burke Park has a nautical-themed playground with a Liberty swing.
Newstead Park has an Alice in Wonderland-themed play area with river views. In Hamilton,
Hercules Street Park has a bright yellow playground made from reused shipping containers. Kids can cool off under its walk-through sprinklers.
Grinstead Park in Alderley has a nature play trail, an in-ground trampoline and a scooter track.