Are you looking for a safe and secure playgrounds where your kids can play freely? Brisbane City Council has a fantastic selection of fully fenced playgrounds designed with families in mind. These playgrounds offer peace of mind for parents while giving children the freedom to climb, slide, and explore within a safe boundary.
Below, weโve summarised some of the best fenced playgrounds located within the Brisbane City Council boundary to help you plan your next adventure. You can read the full reviews via the links in the summary. You will notice that the vast majority of the play spaces are for toddlers in mind (which is why they are fenced) but often there are other activities external to the fencing which extend play for families with kids of multiple ages.
Whites Hill Reserve
Whites Hill Reserve Playground in Camp Hill is a fully fenced, nature-inspired play space surrounded by bushland including walks. This is by far the biggest fenced play space in Brisbane City Council. Known for its climbing structures, slides, and shaded areas, itโs a favourite for adventurous kids who love exploring. It features accessible toilets, BBQs and picnic tables and is a destination playground and worth driving to. Read a detailed review of Whites Hill Reserve
Sir John Chandler Park
Not a huge playground, but fenced none the less, Sir John Chandler Park at Indooroopilly features a pirate ship themed fort complete with sails, a cannon, binoculars and a hammock to watch the ocean pass you by. With accessible toilets and picnic tables, this is a popular park with youngsters who enjoy the themed aspect, swings and slide. Read a full review of Sir John Chandler Park
Ascot Park
Popular for its proximity to cafe’s, Ascot Park is a fully fenced playground located in Ascot (hence the name). it comes with accessible toilets and features charming colourful house-themed forts with open grassy areas and is a great spot for a relaxed catch up with friends. Read a full review of Ascot Park
Oriel Park
Oriel Park in Ascot is a fully fenced playground well shades by trees and shade sails. Kids will love the double slide (race to the bottom anyone?) and the iconic steam tractor that has been made accessible to kids can climb in and pretend to be the driver. There are electric BBQs, picnic tables and toilets which makes this the perfect place for a catch up! Read a full review of Oriel Park
Neal Macrossan Park
Located in the inner suburb of Paddington, Neal Macrosson Park is one of the OG parks of Brisbane City Council. Situated across from Suncorp Stadium, the playground features a range of different play equipment including climbing nets, wobbly bridges, swings, rockers, and a slide. Once again there are accessible toilets which are a must for parents of toddlers. Read a full review of Neal Macrossan Park
Waterfront Park
With views of the Brisbane River, Water Front Park is fenced for peace of mind! This play space features a mish mash of unusual play equipment and while we wouldn’t go out of our way to drive here, we do imagine it provides a nice break when heading for a walk along the river. This also features accessible toilet facilities. Read a full review of Waterfront Park
Milton Train Park
Milton Park is a fully fenced playground with a train themed play space. This is another shady playground designed with toddlers in mind with the height of the stairs and ladders aimed to be accessible by little legs. The replica train is the hero here but swings, slides and rockers are also on offer. There are toilets located in the wider park area. Read a detailed review of Milton Train Park
More fenced playgrounds in Brisbane City Council
Lockrose Street Park in Mitchelton | Fenced and sheltered playground
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