Orleigh Street Playground at West End is a fun little park with great views of the Brisbane River. It is mostly shaded by beautiful big trees and shade sails and is fantastic inner-city playground for the family to enjoy.

Orleigh Street Playground

Orleigh Street Playground (see also Hill End Terrace Playground) in Orleigh Park is a small but feature-packed playground housing two forts. Its position on the Brisbane River means there are wonderful views of the ferries arriving and departing the West End Ferry Terminal.

The playground is unfenced and nearby to a road and the river, so please exercise caution and supervise all children closely. The majority of the playground has a bark base with soft fall bases under the swings.

Climbing nets, forts, balancing and strength equipment will keep active Brisbane Kids amused, while the swings, rockers, and a weighted seesaw can be used by those looking for a quieter option.

The horizontal climbing ladder will be a hit with older Brisbane Kids.

The playground is surrounded by mature trees and a generously sized lawn area, which is an ideal space for a ball game or picnic under the magnificent trees.

Don’t forget the bikes or walking shoes because there is a pathway along the river that goes for some kilometres.!

Note – There are NO toilets at this playground. The nearest toilets are located at the West End Ferry Terminal or Hill End Terrace playground (approx. 700m away)

Imagination Factor at Orleigh Street Playground

Orleigh Street playground has lots of climbing frames and challenges suitable for a range of ages. Climb high up on one of the forts to spy for possible pirates or mermaids in the Brisbane River.

Alternatively, invent a game where the aim is avoiding the ground as there’s plenty of structures to climb at Orleigh Street Playground. Little explorers will have plenty of fun enjoying the swings, rockers and slides.

Accessibility at Orleigh Street Playground

There are no toilets at Orleigh Street Playground; however accessible toilets are located at West End Ferry Terminal or near Hill End Terrace playground which is only 700m away.

The main section of the playground is shaded by shade sails and large trees most of the day. Unfortunately this playground is not fenced, and nearby to a road and river, so extra care should be taken with young children.

Next to the playground there are covered picnic tables and an electric barbecue. There’s plenty of street parking.

Orleigh Street Playground features

Unfenced playground
Toilets approximately 700m walking distance
Mostly shaded by mature trees and shade sails
Bark and soft fall rubber base
Four swings (including two baby swings)
Forts
Climbing frames
Balancing equipment
Three slides
Weighted seesaw
Bench seat overlooking the playground
Sheltered tables nearby
Electric barbecue nearby
Close to West End Ferry Terminal
City Glider bus stop adjacent to the playground
Street parking
Concrete walking track – signposted no cycling on the track

Another great nearby Brisbane Playground, (especially for younger kids), is Hill End Terrace Playground in Orleigh Park.

What We Thought of Orleigh Street Playground

We gave this park a thumbs up. With lots of climbing and sliding, it is a fabulous location to relax on the swings while looking at the Brisbane River. Whilst playing we enjoyed watching and counting the ferries arrive and depart at the nearby terminal.

How to Get to Orleigh Street Playground

Orleigh Street Playground is located within Orleigh Park, on Orleigh Street in West End (West End Ferry Terminal end).

Public transport options for getting to Orleigh Street playground are a plenty. The park is close to West End Ferry Terminal and there is a City Glider bus stop adjacent to the playground.