Playgrounds Near Train Stations

Let us help you find playgrounds near train stations across Brisbane and beyond.

While you may usually drive or walk to your favourite playgrounds, why not extend your adventure by travelling on public transport. In Brisbane we have buses, ferries and trains to utilise, with networks spanning from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Below we have listed some of the playgrounds which are nearby to train stations on the Brisbane lines.

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What Playgrounds Make the List

All playgrounds listed are within 1.5km walking distance from the listed train station.
Distance calculations are approximate. You should always calculate the distance and best route depending on your individual circumstances.
We have only listed playgrounds we have personally reviewed (which means they are generally worth the visit).

Map of Playgrounds Near Train Stations

Not only have we listed playgrounds which are within 1.5km of the nearest train station, we have also provided this handy interactive map so you can easily calculate the best route to and from the playgrounds.

For a complete review of Pioneer Park click here.

Pioneer Park, Caloundra Street, Landsborough

Landsborough Railway Station, Cribb Street, Landsborough, Queensland 4550, Australia

For a complete review of Castamore Way Park click here.

Castamore Way Park, 112a Progress Road, Richlands

Richlands Railway Station, 225 Progress Road, Richlands, Queensland 4077, Australia

For a complete review of Robelle Domain click here.

Robelle Domain, John Nugent Way, Springfield Central

For a complete review of Orion Lagoon click here.

Orion Lagoon, Springfield Central

For a complete review of Orion Playground click here.

Orion Playground, Springfield Central

Springfield Central Railway Station, Springfield Central, Qld, Australia, Brisbane, Queensland 4300, Australia

For a complete review of Einbunpin Lagoon Park click here.

Einbunpin Lagoon Park, Lagoon Street, Sandgate

Sandgate Railway Station, Rainbow Street, Sandgate, Queensland 4017, Australia

For a complete review of Lower Moora Park click here.

Lower Moora Park, Swan Street, Shorncliffe

Shorncliffe Railway Station, Railway Parade, Shorncliffe, Queensland 4017, Australia

For a complete review of Seventh Brigade Park click here.

Seventh Brigade Park, Newman Road, Chermside

Sunshine Railway Station, 357 Bilsen Road, Geebung, Queensland 4014, Australia

For a complete review of Hidden World Playground click here.

Hidden World Playground, 411 Roghan Road, Fitzgibbon

For a complete review of The Green at Carseldine Village click here.

The Green, Promenade Street, Carseldine

Carseldine Railway Station, Beams Road, Carseldine

For a complete review of Pine Rivers Park click here.

Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Road, Strathpine

Strathpine Railway Station, Station Street, Strathpine

For a complete review of John Oxley Reserve click here.

John Oxley Reserve, 4 Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs

For a complete review of Blatchford Sporting Reserve click here.

Blatchford Sporting Reserve, 173 Goodfellows Road, Murrumba Downs

Kallangur Train Station, Duffield Road, Kallangur

For a complete review of North Lakes Town Park/Lake Eden click here.

North Lakes Town Park, Memorial Drive, North Lakes

Mango Hill Station, Mango Hill, Queensland 4509, Australia

For a complete review of Capestone Lake Park click here.

Capestone Lake Park, 270 Richard Road, Mango Hill

Mango Hill East Station, Mango Hill, Queensland 4509, Australia

For a complete review of Spinnaker Park click here.

Newport Park, Spinnaker Boulevard, Newport

Kippa-Ring Railway Station, Kippa-Ring, Queensland 4021, Australia

For a complete review of Gregory Park click here.

Gregory Park, Baroona Road, Milton

For a complete review of Milton Park click here.

Milton Park, Milton Road, Milton

For a complete review of Frew Park click here.

Frew Park, Haig Road, Milton

Milton Railway Station, Milton Road, Milton, Queensland 4064, Australia

For a complete review of Guyatt Park click here.

Guyatt Park, Macquarie Street, St Lucia

For a complete review of Perrin Park click here.

Perrin Park, Josling Street, Toowong

Toowong Railway Station, Sherwood Road, Toowong, Queensland 4066, Australia

For a complete review of Sherwood Arboretum click here.

Sherwood Arboretum, Jolimont Street, Sherwood

Sherwood Railway Station, Honour Avenue, Sherwood, Queensland 4075, Australia

For a complete review of Tom O'Neil Park click here.

Tom O'Neil Park, 170 Douglas Street, Oxley

Oxley Railway Station, 140 Ardoyne Road, Oxley, Queensland 4075, Australia

For a complete review of Darra BMX PArk click here.

Darra BMX PArk, Monier Road, Darra

For a complete review of Ducie Street Park click here.

Ducie Street Park, Ducie Street, Darra

Darra Railway Station, Darra Station Road, Darra, Queensland 4076, Australia

For a complete review of River Heart Parklands click here.

River Heart Parklands, 1 Roseberry Parade, Ipswich

Ipswich Railway Station, Bell Street, Ipswich Queensland 4305, Australia

For a compllete review of Grinstead Park click here.

Grinstead Park, Shand Street, Enogerra

Alderley Railway Station, Railway Place, Alderley, Queensland 4051, Australia

For a complete review of Lockrose Street Park click here.

Lockrose Street Park, Lockrose Street, Mitchelton

For a complete review of Teralba Park click here.

Teralba Park, Osborne Road, Everton Park

For a complete review of Mitcheltoin Library Park click here.

Mitchelton Library Park, 37 Heliopolis Parade, Mitchelton

Mitchelton Railway Station, McConaghy Street, Mitchelton, Queensland 4053, Australia

For a complete review of The Hills District All Abilities Playground click here.

The Hills District All Abilities Playground, Olearia Street West, Everton Hills

Grovley Station, Dawson Parade, Keperra, Queensland 4054, Australia

For a complete review of Ferny Grove Aqua Park click here.

Ferny Grove Aqua Park, Upper Kedron Road, Ferny Grove

Ferny Grove Railway Station, Conavalla Street, Ferny Grove, Queensland 4055, Australia

For a complete review of TC Beirne Park click here.

TC Beirne Park, Gerler Road, Hendra

Hendra Railway Station, Chermside Street, Hendra, Queensland 4011, Australia

For a complete review of Oriel Park click here.

Oriel Park, 20 Alexandra Road, Ascot

For a complete review of Ascot Park click here.

Ascot Park, Lancaster Road, Ascot

Ascot Railway Station, McGill Avenue, Ascot, Queensland 4007, Australia

For a complete review of Hercules Street Park click here.

Hercules Street Park, Hercules Street, Hamilton

Doomben Railway Station, Lamington Avenue, Doomben, Queensland 4007, Australia

For a complete review of Coorparoo Skate Park and The Common Park click here.

Coorparoo Skate Park and The Common Park, Cambridge Street, Coorparoo

Coorparoo Railway Station, Cavendish Road, Coorparoo, Queensland 4151, Australia

For a complete review of Balmoral Park click here.

Balmoral Park, Jean Howie Drive, Morningside

Morningside Railway Station, Waminda Street, Morningside, Queensland 4170, Australia

For a complete review of Hemmant Scooter Park/Paul Conti Park click here.

Hemmant Scooter Park/Paul Conti Park, 22 Ragnor Road, Hemmant

Hemmant Railway Station, 38 Hemmant-Tingalpa Road, Hemmant, Queensland 4174, Australia

For a complete review of Wynnum Whale Park click here.

Wynnum Whale Park, Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum

For a complete review of Wynnum Wading Pool click here.

Wynnum Wading Pool, 149 Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum

Wynnum Central Railway Station, Ronald Street, Wynnum, Queensland 4178, Australia

For a complete review of George Clayton Park click here.

George Clayton Park, Esplanade, Wynnum

For a complete review of Bayside Park click here.

Bayside Park, Fairlead Crescent, Manly

Manly Railway Station, Ernest Street, Manly, Queensland 4179, Australia

For a complete review of Lota Park click here.

Lota Park, 751 Esplanade, Lota

Lota Railway Station, Railway Terrace, Lota, Queensland 4179, Australia

For a complete review of Beth Boyd Park click here.

Beth Boyd Park, Corner John Street & Mooroondu Road, Thorneside

Thorneside Railway Station, Railway Parade, Thorneside, Queensland 4158, Australia

For a complete review of Aquatic Paradise West Park click here.

Aquatic Paradise West Park, 4 Commodore Drive, Birkdale

Birkdale Railway Station, Napier Street, Birkdale, Queensland 4159, Australia

For a complete review of Apex Park click here.

Apex Park, 8 Starkey Street, Wellington Point

Ormiston Railway Station, Wellington Street, Ormiston, Queensland 4160, Australia

For a complete review of Raby Bay Esplanade Park click here.

Raby Bay Esplanade Park, Ormiston Queensland 4160, Australia

Cleveland Railway Station, Shore Street, Cleveland, Queensland 4163, Australia

For a complete review of Sweeney Reserve click here.

Sweeney Reserve, 1 Old Dayboro Road, Petrie, Queensland 4502, Australia

For a complete review of The Mill Petrie click here.

The Mill Petrie, 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie

Petrie Railway Station, 2 Station Street, Petrie, Queensland 4502, Australia

For a complete review of Walmsley Park click here.

Walmsley Park, Walmsley Street, Narangba

Narangba Railway Station, Main Street, Narangba Queensland 4504, Australia

For a complete review of Riverside Green Playground click here.

Riverside Green Playground, Clem Jones Promenade, South Bank

South Brisbane Railway Station, Grey Street, South Brisbane, Queensland 4101, Australia

For a complete review of Harmony Gardens click here.

Harmony Gardens, TJ Doyle Memorial Park Drive, Dutton Park

Park Road Railway Station, Quarry Street, Dutton Park, Queensland 4102, Australia

For a complete review of Les Atkinson Park click here.

Les Atkinson Park, Beenleigh Road., Sunnybank, Queensland 4109, Australia

Sunnybank Railway Station, Dixon Street, Sunnybank, Queensland 4109, Australia

For a complete review of Svoboda Park click here.

Svoboda Park, 1490 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby

Kuraby Railway Station, 1370 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby, Queensland 4112, Australia

For a complete review of Ewing Park click here.

Ewing Park, Netball Drive, Woodridge Queensland 4114, Australia

For a complete review of Logan Gardens click here.

Logan Gardens, Civic Parade, Logan Central Queensland 4114, Australia

Woodridge Railway Station, Station Road, Woodridge, Queensland 4114, Australia

For a complete review of Doug Larsen Park click here.

Doug Larsen Park, Quarrian Crescent, Beenleigh

For a complete review of Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park click here.

Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park, Corner Boundary & Logan Street, Beeneligh

Holmview Railway Station, Spanns Road, Beenleigh, Queensland 4207, Australia

For a complete review of Neal Macrossan Park click here.

Neal Macrossan Park, Caroline Street, Paddington

For a complete review of Roma Street Parklands click here.

Roma Street Parklands, Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City

Roma Street Railway Station, 171 Roma Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

For a complete review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens click here.

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens, Gardens Point Rd., Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

Central Station, Ann St, Brisbane, Queensland 4000, Australia

For a complete review of Melrose Park click here.

Melrose Park, Roseleigh Street, Wooloowin

Eagle Junction Railway Station, Junction Rd., Brisbane, Queensland 4011, Australia

Playgrounds Near Train Stations

Playgrounds on the Airport Line

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

EAGLE JUNCTION STATION

Melrose Park (550m from the station)

Expending energy at Melrose Park is easy. Bring your wheels and utilise the mini traffic track or skate ramp, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, practice your skills at the cricket nets, or increase your heart rate on the fitness equipment.

Additionally, the playground features a flying fox, swings, slide, seesaw, monkey bars, and more. Picnic facilities and toilets complete this Wooloowin park.

Read our detailed review of Melrose Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

Enjoy a range of sensory play, musical activities, imaginative and physical play at the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground. At this all-abilities play area you will find a seesaw, swings, carousel, sand diggers, climbing and sliding equipment, musical instruments, and sand play.

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

This peaceful haven in the heart of the city offers many fun activities for families. With playgrounds, manicured gardens, water features, numerous picnic areas and a lake, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Children will particularly love the two playgrounds in the upper part of the garden, which feature rope bridges, a tree-house style fort, balance beams, climbing opportunities, slides and swings. And don’t forget to take a ride on the Xpress Fun train on weekends and during school holidays (a small fee applies).

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Take a break at Neal Macrossan Park, a lovely, fenced, inner city playground with plenty of shade. Children can amuse themselves with a wobbly rope bridge, climbing net, timber fort, slides and more. In the area you will also find a basketball court/tennis court, skate bowl and a fenced dog-off leash park.

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Beenleigh Line

Beenleigh Skate Park

HOLMVIEW STATION

Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park (1km from the station)

Beenleigh Skate Park is an amazing destination for skaters, BMX riders and other extreme sports aficionados. There are rails, ramps, walls, fun boxes, quarter pipes, half pipes and more, suited for beginners and the more experienced riders. A dirt track can also be enjoyed by BMX riders.

The skate park is illuminated at night and has toilets and plenty of seating, making it a great outing for energetic children at any time of the day. Nearby Doug Larsen Park is also worth stopping in at for a play.

Read our detailed review of Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park.

Doug Larsen Park (1.1km from the station)

With plenty of play areas, Doug Larsen Park is a treasure trove of activity. The main playground features a boat-type fort with plenty of climbing opportunities, a tunnel and slide. Swings, a merry-go-round, climbing net and a smaller fort are also accessible for families to enjoy. Older children can amuse themselves with the basketball hoop, fitness equipment, and nearby Beenleigh Skate and BMX Park.

Don’t forget to explore the rest of the park where you can see birdlife in the waterways, ride or walk on the paths or relax and have a picnic. Accessible toilets are available.

Read our detailed review of Doug Larsen Park.

WOODRIDGE STATION

Logan Gardens (1.1km from the station)

Logan Gardens Park has something to hold every family member’s attention – an all-abilities playground, water play, sports courts, green space and picnic facilities. There is lots of space, plenty of opportunity for nature play and an array of equipment on which to swing, spin, slide, balance, and climb.

Logan Gardens also houses the Logan Gardens Water Park, which features a splash pad, a huge water bucket, a totem spray forest, a pop jet plaza and a raised water table.

The expansive park also includes cycle and walking paths, picnic facilities, sports courts (basketball, takraw, bocce) and accessible toilets.

Read our detailed review of Logan Gardens.

Ewing Park (1.2km from the station)

A visit to Ewing Park will see families enjoy twisty slides, climbing nets, and swings. Perhaps one of the biggest drawcards to the park is the miniature train rides which are held twice a month. Special events, such a train rides at night, also run throughout the year.

Picnic facilities, BBQ’s, plenty of grassy space and shady trees, make this an ideal location to spend some time with your family and friends.

Read our detailed review of Ewing Park.

KURABY STATION

Svoboda Park (950m from the station)

Kuraby’s Svoboda Park is a large modern, fully fenced playground featuring a flying fox, slides, climbing nets, toddler swings and a sway fun swing. Additionally, the interactive musical installation is sure to spark interest with the children who want to create some noise.

A grassy space, soccer net, basketball court, and exercise equipment can also be found within the park, as can picnic facilities and accessible toilets.

Read our detailed review of Svoboda Park.

SUNNYBANK STATION

Les Atkinson Park (350m from the station)

The spacious Les Atkinson Park in Sunnybank offers visitors a raft of activities. There are several play areas to explore featuring rockers, spinning poles, swings, and a seesaw. One of the big highlights in the pedal powered monorail, which will definitely help expend energy.

Outdoor exercise equipment, space to ride bikes, picnic facilities and toilets make it easy to spend plenty of time at this park. Be sure to wander around the pond and see if you can spot turtles, ducks and other wildlife that call this spacious park home.

Read our detailed review of Les Atkinson Park.

PARK ROAD STATION

Harmony Gardens (1km from the station)

Flit into Harmony Gardens aka Butterfly Magic Playspace. A favourite feature of this playground is the large sandpit which houses diggers and sand play. The nearby unique sound sculpture is also popular.

Large plastic play sculptures and play shop fronts will ignite imaginative play and amuse Brisbane Kids while their caregivers sit in the shade of the trees. A basketball half-court and fenced dog-off leash park are nearby, as are toilets and picnic facilities, which means you can linger longer.

Read our detailed review of Harmony Gardens.

SOUTH BRISBANE STATION

Riverside Green Playground (500m from the station)

Nestled in the heart of the South Bank Parklands, beside the Brisbane River is the modern Riverside Green Playground. Fun play equipment bound to amuse children of all ages includes slides, towering climbing structures, swings, and a play zone designed for toddlers.

Plenty of shade, picnic facilities, and BBQ’s make this an idyllic spot for a quick play or a day of leisurely fun. The park is even illuminated at night, so an after-dark play is not out of the question.

Read our detailed review of Riverside Green Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Caboolture Line

The Mill Petrie

NARANGBA STATION

Walmsley Park (450m from the station)

The community playground at Walmsley Park Narangba is a small, but fun fully fenced play space for young Brisbane Kids. This shady playground features swings, a slide, bouncy rockers and climbing equipment.

Outside the fenced area you will find a basketball court/netball ring and a picnic shelter and BBQ. Toilets are also located at this Narangba playground.

Read our detailed review of Walmsley Park.

PETRIE STATION

The Mill Petrie (700m from the station)

Who doesn’t love a free waterplay area, oval, awesome playground and picnic facilities all in the one area?! The Mill Petrie, completed in 2020 is widely popular for all these reasons and more.

A colourful toddler play fort and a huge adventure tower complete with tunnel slides, means all age groups are well catered for. And of course, the waterplay area cools visitors down with a large tipping bucket and water jets. Toilets, picnic facilities and bike paths connecting with the Moreton Bay Cycleway are also great features of the park.

Read our detailed review of The Mill Petrie.

Sweeney Reserve (900m from the station)

Sweeney Reserve in Petrie provides plenty of recreational opportunities for play, exercise and relaxation. While there is a small playground with a sandpit, digger, slide and swings, it is the environment and wildlife that entice visitors.

Many pathways and green spaces fill the reserve and can be accessed by families. Make sure you bring your binoculars as Sweeney Reserve is home to flying foxes (can you hear them?) and koalas (can you see them?)

Read our detailed review of Sweeney Reserve.

EAGLE JUNCTION STATION

Melrose Park (550m from the station)

Expending energy at Melrose Park is easy. Bring your wheels and utilise the mini traffic track or skate ramp, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, practice your skills at the cricket nets, and increase your heart rate on the fitness equipment.

Additionally, the playground features a flying fox, swings, slide, seesaw, monkey bars, and more. Picnic facilities and toilets complete this Wooloowin park.

Read our detailed review of Melrose Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

This peaceful haven in the heart of the city offers many fun activities for families. With playgrounds, manicured gardens, water features, numerous picnic areas and a lake which serves as a home for local wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Cleveland Line

Raby Bay Esplanade Park

CLEVELAND STATION

Raby Bay Esplanade Park (1.1km from the station)

The seriously awesome Raby Bay Esplanade Park is a climbers paradise featuring a Goliath Tower and Wave Climber, and equipment for the smaller children. A small water play area, mini traffic track, sand play, table tennis table and a basketball half-court, ensure all children are kept busy.

Picnic facilities, toilets, plenty of shade and the gorgeous views of the water really do make this a lovely spot for a day of rest and play. NB. This playground is a similar distance from both Ormiston and Cleveland Stations.

Read our detailed review of Raby Bay Esplanade Park.

ORMISTON STATION

Raby Bay Esplanade Park (1.1km from the station)

Read our detailed review of Raby Bay Esplanade Park.

Apex Park (1.4km from the station)

A visit to Apex Park will use up excess energy and provide hours of fun. With several play areas, one area houses the cool pump track and multi-sport half-court, while the other area houses a fun playground. A slide, swings, flying fox, spinners, and sandpit will entertain the kids and provide plenty of opportunities to scramble, scale and soar. Nature play and imaginative play is also encouraged with the cute gumnut house and ladybug.

Plenty of grassy spaces, picnic tables, BBQ’s and toilets provide all the facilities you need for an extended stay at this Wellington Point park.

Read our detailed review of Apex Park.

BIRKDALE STATION

Aquatic Paradise West Park (1.5km from the station)

Situated perfectly on the edge of the water is the Aquatic Paradise West Park. With stunning water views, mini ropes course, swings, slides, climbing opportunities, hammock and a sand base, this picture-perfect park will allow everyone to relax and have fun.

Pathways, accessible toilets, picnic facilities and an off-leash dog park can all be found in the surrounding area.

Read our detailed review of Aquatic Paradise West Park.

THORNESIDE STATION

Beth Boyd Park (1.5km from the station)

With its impressive imagination and nature-based nautical playground, Beth Boyd Park in Thorneside is a treasure waiting to be uncovered. The seaside climbing structure and scattered treasure chests, cannons, and barrels mean children can imagine what it would be like to be a pirate. Direct beach access, multiple nature and water play opportunities make this a playground full of possibility.

Accessible toilets, changing facilities, picnic tables and electric BBQ’s can also be found near the park and makes for an easy day out by the bay.

Read our detailed review of Beth Boyd Park.

LOTA STATION

Lota Park (800m from the station)

Head to the esplanade and explore the fully fenced, sand based, Lota Park. This modern playground offers wooden beach hut forts, slides, swings, rockers, sand play and more.

Lota Park has accessible toilets, barbeques (some within the fenced area) and undercover seating, making it a great destination for a picnic, party or extended playdate.

Read our detailed review of Lota Park.

MANLY STATION

Bayside Park (1km from the station)

Kids who love to climb are going to be impressed by the amazing climbing net at this Bayside playground. A HMAS ship-themed structure is perfect for the smaller children to explore, as are the swings and rockers.

Located close to the Manly Boat Harbour and with a sand base, this makes a great place to watch the boats and play in the sand. Covered picnic facilities, accessible toilets, shops and cafes are nearby.

Read our detailed review of Bayside Park.

George Clayton Park (1.3km from the station)

The fully fenced George Clayton Park in Wynnum offers a nautical-themed playground suited to children of all ages. This popular sand-based playground has many elements to enjoy including pirate ships, flying fox, slides, bridge, swings and a replica lighthouse.

Outside the fenced playground visitors can enjoy picnic shelters, BBQ’s, plenty of grassy spaces and walking paths. Oh, and did we mention the gorgeous water views!

Read our detailed review of George Clayton Park.

WYNNUM CENTRAL STATION

Wynnum Whale Park (700m from the station)

Located by the water near the Manly Jetty is the Wynnum Whale Park. The playground has a seaside theme and contains swings, slides, rockers, climbing nets, and a fort. In the Summer months the whale pod water play area is always a hit with the kids, and a brilliant way to cool down (just watch out for the tipping bucket!)

Walking paths, picnic facilities and accessible toilets allow visitors to spend extended periods of time in the area, and if you fancy something extra, there are cafes and fish and chip shops in the area too.

Read our detailed review of Wynnum Whale Park.

Wynnum Wading Pool (900m from the station)

When the weather is warm head to Wynnum Wading pool to cool off and have fun. Built in 1930, the oval-shaped pool fills with seawater at high tide and measures a whopping 128m by 54m, and 0.75m deep at the centre. The pool is rimmed by concrete steps and a few ramps making access easy for all. There is even a cute little slide in the water, which will see children slipping and sliding into the cool waters below.

In the area surrounding the pool you will find accessible toilets, picnic facilities, the Manly Jetty and the hugely popular Wynnum Whale Park.

Read our detailed review of Wynnum Wading Pool.

HEMMANT STATION

Hemmant Scooter Park/Paul Conti Park (350m from the station)

Bring your wheels and explore the awesome scooter track looping around the perimeter of this island-themed playground that is Paul Conti Park/Hemmant Scooter Park. The Scooter park features speed humps, obstacles, hills, bridges, a cable ferry, and directional arrows, ideal for those learning to ride or those more experienced. The playground promotes imaginative play with a play house and mini stage as well as a fort, swings and slide.

Sheltered picnic tables are available at this park but unfortunately there are no toilet facilities, so keep this in mind when visiting.

Read our detailed review of Paul Conti Park.

MORNINGSIDE STATION (Currently closed until late 2024)

Balmoral Park (300m from the station)

Tucked away in a secluded part of Morningside is the compact Balmoral Park. This playground provides a seesaw, dual slide, cargo net, play fort, climbing wall and swings and while it is a smaller park, it’s well suited to younger children with lots of opportunity for balancing and imaginative play.

The play area is well shaded, and toilets are located approximately 100m away.

Read our detailed review of Balmoral Park.

COORPAROO STATION

The Common Park and Coorparoo Skatepark (500m from the station)

An amazing location for families with children of various ages, The Common Park and Coorparoo Skatepark, provide hours of enjoyment. Co-located, the area houses a playground, nature play area, scooter/pump track, skatepark and a basketball half-court.

Wide, shared pathways, accessible toilets, grassy fields and picnic tables and shelters create a wonderful environment for hours of recreational activities.

Read our detailed review of The Common Park and Coorparoo Skatepark.

PARK ROAD STATION

Harmony Gardens (1km from the station)

Read our detailed review of Harmony Gardens.

SOUTH BRISBANE STATION

Riverside Green Playground (500m from the station)

Plenty of shade, picnic facilities, and BBQ’s, makes this an idyllic spot for a quick play or a day of leisurely fun. The park is even illuminated at night, so an after-dark play is not out of the question.

Read our detailed review of Riverside Green Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Doomben Line

Hercules Street Park

DOOMBEN STATION

Hercules Street Park (1.2km from the station)

Active, adventurous children will love what is on offer at Hercules Street Park. An array of cargo netting, mega slides and a large, rubberised mound provide plenty of places for kids to climb, slide, clamber and play.

To cool down head to the water play area where jets and mist sprays onto excited children. A large grassy space, rebound wall, basketball half-court and a table tennis table lends themselves to lots of games – just don’t forget to bring your bats and balls. Picnic facilities and toilets are available too.

Read our detailed review of Hercules Street Park.

ASCOT STATION

Ascot Park (300m from the station)

Ascot Park is a fully fenced playground designed especially for toddlers and pre-schoolers, with low-to-the-ground equipment perfect for independent climbing and exploring. Cute cubby houses, tunnels, slides, sensory panels, and swings provide plenty of fun, while a large climbing net, carousel, and water pump extend the play opportunities.

Outside the fenced play area you will find a basketball half-court, generous grassed area for ball and running games, picnic facilities and accessible toilets.

Read our detailed review of Ascot Park.

Oriel Park (750m from the station)

Oriel Park has it all – a fully fenced playground, plenty of shade, picnic facilities and toilets. The colourful fort is impressive with various platforms, steps, rope bridges and slides to explore. Spinners, rockers, play panels, climbing nets and swings are dotted around the playground, providing ample opportunity for imaginative play.

For something different there is a table tennis table, plenty of open space and outdoor fitness equipment to amuse visitors. Accessible toilets and picnic facilities are also provided at this Ascot Park.

Read our detailed review of Oriel Park.

HENDRA STATION

TC Beirne Park (1km from the station)

This lovely, fully fenced Hendra park is the perfect location for toddlers to play in the shade of the trees. A variety of play equipment will keep the kids entertained with things to rock on, slide down, spin on and climb. A cool, car-type structure ignites imaginative play – who will be the driver and how many people can you fit in your car?!

The park is home to gorgeous Jacaranda trees which burst into bloom in Spring and provide a lovely backdrop for photos and picnics. Picnic facilities, a BBQ, toilets facilities and plenty of green space make this a great park to relax in.

Read our detailed review of TC Beirne Park.

EAGLE JUNCTION STATION

Melrose Park (550m from the station)

Expending energy at Melrose Park is easy. Bring your wheels and utilise the mini traffic track or skate ramp, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, practice your skills at the cricket nets, and increase your heart rate on the fitness equipment.

The playground features a flying fox, swings, slide, seesaw, monkey bars, and more. Picnic facilities and toilets complete this Wooloowin park.

Read our detailed review of Melrose Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Ferny Grove Line

Teralba Park

FERNY GROVE STATION

Ferny Grove Aqua Park (1.5km from the station)

The Ferny Grove Aqua Park offers an interactive and accessible water play environment featuring a splash pad area, water table, tipping buckets, stream jets, bubblers, misting vents and themed sprayers.

Access to this park is free and with tiered seating, picnic facilities, BBQ’s and toilets, it is a brilliant spot to cool down in the warmer months.

Read our detailed review of Ferny Grove Aqua Park.

GROVLEY STATION

Hills District All-Abilities Playground (1.2km from the station)

The Hills District All-Abilities Playground is fully fenced, inclusive and has plenty of fun to offer Brisbane Kids. With several play areas to enjoy children can immerse themselves in the musical area, sand pit, cubby house or large fort. A bee and flower theme runs throughout and coupled with bright colours, makes this a visually appealing playground.

The surrounding Leslie Patrick Park contains picnic facilities, waterways, wildlife, bike paths and more, meaning visiting families can explore and relax for several hours. Oh, and did we mention there is even a toilet within the fenced play area!

Read our detailed review of Hills District All-Abilities Playground.

MITCHELTON STATION

Mitchelton Library Park (700m from the station)

Combine playing and reading with a visit to the Mitchelton Library Park. While the playground is not huge, it has enough to keep children entertained with a swing set, fort, slide, and climbing net. For older children, there is a basketball half-court and a large grassed area to kick a ball around.

Don’t forget to visit the library too and maybe discover an old classic or new favourite.

Read our detailed review of Mitchelton Library Park.

Teralba Park (1km from the station)

On the northside of Brisbane you will find Teralba Park, a popular place to relax, play and gather. There is a great playground for younger children with a fort, slides, swings, sand play and climbing nets. The older kids haven’t been forgotten either and will enjoy the ninja warrior obstacle course, basketball court, bike paths and table tennis table (bring your own equipment).

There is large, grassed areas for running about, picnic facilities and accessible toilets making this a great venue for celebrations and extended visits.

Read our detailed review of Teralba Park.

Lockrose Street Park (1.4km from the station)

Tucked away in a quiet residential area of Mitchelton, is the fully fenced and shady Lockrose Street Park. A toddler’s paradise, this playground features sand play, rockers, swings, and a ship-themed climbing fort.

The nearby waterway is often teeming with ducks and other wildlife making for great viewing. Pathways through the park can be useful for scootering, riding or just a leisurely walk. Unfortunately, there are no toilets at this park so keep this in mind when visiting.

Read our detailed review of Lockrose Street Park.

ALDERLEY STATION

Grinstead Park (850m from the station)

This Enoggera park is a popular northside playground featuring an expansive fort, nature play and an awesome learn-to-ride facility. Surrounding play opportunities like a multi-use court, rebound wall, bike paths and outdoor exercise equipment will keep the older children occupied during their visit.

As always picnic facilities, lots of grassy green spaces and accessible toilet facilities make this a great playground to visit at any time of the year.

Read our detailed review of Grinstead Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

Playgrounds on the Gold Coast Line

Riverside Green Playground

PARK ROAD STATION

Harmony Gardens (1km from the station)

Flit into Harmony Gardens which is aptly named the Butterfly Magic Playspace. A favourite feature of this playground is the large sandpit which houses diggers and sand play. The nearby unique sound sculpture is also popular.

Read our detailed review of Harmony Gardens.

SOUTH BRISBANE STATION

Riverside Green Playground (500m from the station)

Nestled in the heart of the South Bank Parklands, beside the Brisbane River is the modern Riverside Green Playground. Fun play equipment, bound to amuse children of all ages includes slides, towering climbing structures, swings, and a play zone designed for toddlers.

Read our detailed review of Riverside Green Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Ipswich Line

River Heart Parklands

IPSWICH STATION

River Heart Parklands (400m from the station)

Play spaces within the River Heart Parklands include two water play areas, a mega playground and a charming nature-based discovery park. Equipment includes climbing nets, slides, cubbyhouse/forts, dual flying fox, swings and diggers. The water play areas will be a hit with the kids in the warmer months and feature a zero depth section, multi-level splash zone, fountains and water tables.

River Heart Parklands is well equipped for recreational use with several shaded picnic areas, BBQs, accessible toilets, after-dark lighting and an outdoor gym. There is even a boardwalk which follows the Bremer River for 1.2km and is pram and wheelchair friendly.

Read our detailed review of River Heart Parklands.

GOODNA STATION

RJ Richardson Park (500m from the station)

RJ Richardson Park (also referred to as Richardson Park) centres around a large and modern looking steamboat structure which has lots of visual appeal. Young adventurers will be met with some climbing challenges in the form of curved ladders on the outside of the steamboat and a series of internal nets. A nest swing, spinners, inclusive carousel, and a flying fox, make this park fun for all.

The surrounding parklands boast ample shaded and unshaded picnic areas, water fountains and multiple electric BBQs, with views of the Brisbane River to reward visitors.

DARRA STATION

Ducie Street Park (850m from the station)

Hidden in the streets of Darra, is Ducie Street Park, an action-packed playground waiting to be explored. There are two big forts which boast six slides and plenty of climbing opportunities. A cool spinning sphere, swings, spring riders and a seesaw will also provide plenty of entertainment.

A basketball court, volleyball court, cricket pitch and plenty of open grassed areas are waiting to be explored by active families. Picnic shelters, BBQs, fenced dog park and accessible toilets complete this fun playground.

Read our detailed review of Ducie Street Park.

Darra BMX Park (1.5km from the station)

Bring your bikes on the train and have fun zooming about the seriously cool Darra BMX Park. Riders have the option of two loops with options on each loop for entry-level, intermediate and advanced runs.

Monier Park playground sits beside the track and features a colourful ninja-style play space, with swings and a shaded seating area. Accessible toilet facilities are available for visitors.

Read our detailed review of Darra BMX Park.

OXLEY STATION

Tom O’Neill Park (900m from the station)

Tom O’Neil Park in Oxley is a hidden delight with play equipment for a variety of age groups. A flying fox, spinner, swings, slide, seesaw, sand play and climbing opportunities fill this playground.

Grassy spaces for running or ball games is always a hit, as is the picnic facilities. Unfortunately, there are no toiles at this playground, so keep this in mind when visiting.

Read our detailed review of Tom O’Neill Park.

SHERWOOD STATION

Sherwood Arboretum (850m from the station)

Two great playgrounds, plenty of green space, a large pond, river and jetty make Sherwood Arboretum a fantastic place for a leisurely play. While one playground features an older wooden fort, the other boasts modern equipment with plenty of opportunities to climb, clamber, swing and slide.

The Sherwood Arboretum covers an area of 15 hectares and contains accessible toilets, picnic facilities, a riverwalk, jetty, and a pond brimming with ducks and other wildlife.

Read our detailed review of Sherwood Arboretum.

TOOWONG STATION

Perrin Park (700m from the station)

Perrin Park is a wonderful destination for active children with the playground containing a pedal-powered monorail, play fort, swings, slide, rope tunnels, climbing nets, sensory play equipment and more. Bike paths loop around the playground encouraging riders to interact with the road signs, and other commuters as they practise their skills.

An oval, multi-use/basketball court and outdoor fitness equipment provide additional opportunities for active play. Picnic facilities and accessible toilets, among other facilities invite families to linger and enjoy the park.

Read our detailed review of Perrin Park.

Guyatt Park (1.5km from the station)

An awesome outdoor ninja warrior course, two playgrounds, loads of green space and views of the Brisbane River, make Guyatt Park in St Lucia a brilliant park to visit at any time of the year. The obstacle course features 11 obstacles and a QR code which allows users to time their run.

The playgrounds have plenty to entertain the kids including climbing nets, poles, tunnels, slides, monkey bars, bridges, flying fox and a seesaw. Picnic facilities, seating and accessible toilets ensure you can stay as long as you like at this exciting riverside park.

Read our detailed review of Guyatt Park.

MILTON STATION

Frew Park (450m from the station)

Situated on the land of the former Milton Tennis Centre, Frew Park is a hugely popular urban park. The standout feature has to be the cement play structure which has big slides, ledges for climbing and parkour, and an enclosed mesh cage that dangles 8m off the ground. Frew Park also features a smaller slide, large sunken rubber tennis balls to jump on, big beads to move, balancing equipment and more.

A massive green space, tennis courts, pathways, picnic facilities, and a café really does make this a playground worth visiting.

Read our detailed review of Frew Park.

Milton Park (450m from the station)

Affectionately known as the train park, Milton Park is a fully fenced train-themed playground which offers lots of room for imaginative play. This mostly shaded playground is home to climbing poles, rockers, swings, a slide and a hammock. The transport theme continues with a railway crossing, petrol station, play cafe and various transport-related signs.

The surrounding park area includes toilets, picnic facilities, an off-leash dog park and a beautiful open field next to the playground where you will find a basketball half-court. The train line passes right by the park, making it great viewing for train lovers.

Read our detailed review of Milton Park.

Gregory Park (650m from the station)

Gregory Park is a playground full of fun featuring a variety of equipment such as slides, swings, rockers, climbing nets, sand play, forts, and obstacle course.

The adjoining green space, large trees and toilet facilities are all enclosed within the fenced area, but Gregory Park doubles as the school oval/playground during school terms so factor this into your plans.

Read our detailed review of Gregory Park.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Redcliffe Peninsula Line

Capestone Lake Playground

KIPPA-RING STATION

Newport Park (1.5km from the station)

Spacious Newport Park has a little bit of something for all members of the family. The playground, while not huge, has plenty of opportunities for imaginative play with a nautical theme running throughout. Climbing nets, boat-structures, and a wobbly, rocking boat, will make it easy to pretend you are at sea.

A large grass area is perfect for running and ball games and is encircled by a concrete pathway, which is great for those mastering their wheels. Picnic facilities, a dog off-leash park and toilets are also available in this northside park.

Read our detailed review of Newport Park.

MANGO HILL EAST STATION

Capestone Lake Playground (1km from the station)

This neighbourhood playground is situated by the large Capestone Lake, giving visitors lovely water views. The playground contains a flying fox, slide, swings and a sand base, so make sure you bring your buckets and spades. Perhaps the best feature of this northside playground is the ninja warrior style obstacle course built specifically with primary school children in mind.

Picnic tables, electric BBQs and toilets, coupled with a view of the lake, make this a great playground for relaxing and playing. Oh, and if you are up for some more exercise utilise the pathway which encircles the lake and passes by nearby restaurants and coffee shops.

Read our detailed review of Capestone Lake Playground.

MANGO HILL STATION

North Lakes Town Park/Lake Eden (1.3km from the station)

Lake Eden in North Lakes is not only a lovely waterway and home to an abundance of wildlife, it also features several playgrounds, outdoor fitness equipment, a café, picnic facilities and more.

The main playground boasts a large climbing tower, slide, in ground trampolines and a small water play area. Swings and a smaller toddler fort finish off this playground. The concrete path encircles the lake (where you will find two other playgrounds) makes for a picturesque walk – just keep your eyes open for those cheeky water dragons!

Read our detailed review of North Lakes Town Park/Lake Eden.

KALLANGUR STATION

Blatchford Sporting and Recreation Reserve (700m from the station)

This large reserve in Murrumba Downs is definitely a destination for the active families. Blatchford Sporting and Recreation Reserve boasts a large multi-level play fort, pump track, cricket nets, outdoor fitness equipment, basketball court, a fenced dog off-leash area and more.

Bring the bikes, scooters, bats and balls and enjoy time at this spacious park. Toilet and picnic facilities mean visitors can comfortably spend long periods exploring the many aspects of this Reserve.

Read our detailed review of Blatchford Sporting and Recreation Reserve.

John Oxley Reserve (1.5km from the station)

John Oxley Park on Brisbane’s northside spans 10 hectares of public park and nature reserve and at its heart is a fabulous playground with a bushwalk to the nearby North Pine River.

A large fort containing tunnels, slides, climbing opportunities and bridges is popular with the bigger kids, while a separate play area for the toddlers features a small, dragon-themed fort, slide, tunnel, play panels and swings.

Read our detailed review of John Oxley Reserve.

PETRIE STATION

The Mill Petrie (700m from the station)

Who doesn’t love a free waterplay area, oval, awesome playground and picnic facilities all in the one area?! The Mill Petrie, completed in 2020 is widely popular for all these reasons.

Read our detailed review of The Mill Petrie.

Sweeney Reserve (900m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Sweeney Reserve.

STRATHPINE STATION

Pine Rivers Park (800m from the station)

This Strathpine park is spacious, and jam packed full of facilities and playgrounds. Two fully fenced playgrounds can be found in the main play area, with additional pieces of play equipment dotted around the outskirts. The main drawcard is the pedal powered monorail, which is always fun.

Lots of green open space, wildlife, and brilliant picnic facilities make this a popular park for gatherings. Bring a ball, your frisbee or your bike to enjoy the grounds of the park. There is even a disc golf course, which is free to enjoy.

Read our detailed review of Pine Rivers Park.

CARSELDINE STATION

The Green at Carseldine Village (700m from the station)

The Green at Carseldine Village sits within the Carseldine Sport and Recreation Precinct and provides families with the opportunity for hours of outdoor play and movement. The playground features a large, multi-level climbing tower with tunnel slides for a swift exit, while the toddlers have their very own toddler fort and swings.

The area also contains dual purpose tennis/netball courts, cricket nets, sporting fields, table tennis table and more. Picnic and toilet facilities are onsite too. On Saturday’s you can even browse the Carseldine Farmer’s and Artisan Markets which are nearby.

Read our detailed review of The Green at Carseldine.

Hidden World (1.5km from the station)

If you are after a spacious northside park with plenty to amuse Brisbane Kids, then Hidden World is your place. A colourful fort stretches across the sand, with interconnected boardwalks, slides and climbing opportunities. For additional fun there is a Sway Fun glider, accessible carousel, swings, spinning buckets and more.

Paths weave throughout the park, where you can find picnic facilities, grassy open spaces, and a fenced dog park, making it a wonderful place for active children to explore.

Read our detailed review of Hidden World.

SUNSHINE STATION

7^th Brigade Park (1.4km from the station)

Children who love to climb will enjoy 7th Brigade Park in Chermside. Multiple climbing structures, including a net, a rock-climbing wall, geometric climber, and ladders are waiting to be scaled, while a slide, swings, spinner, monkey bars, stepping-stones and rockers round out this partially shaded playground.

Outdoor fitness equipment is nearby for those wanting to exert a little more energy, as are picnic shelters and a toilet.

Read our detailed review of 7^th Brigade Park.

EAGLE JUNCTION STATION

Melrose Park (550m from the station)

Expending energy at Melrose Park is easy. Bring your wheels and utilise the mini traffic track or skate ramp, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, practice your skills at the cricket nets, and increase your heart rate on the fitness equipment.

Additionally, the playground features a flying fox, swings, slide, seesaw, monkey bars, and more. Picnic facilities and toilets complete this Wooloowin park.

Read our detailed review of Melrose Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Playgrounds on the Shorncliffe Line

Lower Moora Park

SHORNCLIFFE STATION

Lower Moora Park (550m from the station)

For a playground with stunning views of the bay head to Lower Moora Park in Shorncliffe. The wooden playground situated near the iconic Shorncliffe Pier is a climbers paradise featuring forts, swings, slides, rockers, sand play and wooden carvings.

Picnic facilities, shaded seating, and toilet facilities means you can spend as long as you like at this destination. Don’t forget to take a walk out to the pier and along the foreshore to fully appreciate the beauty of the area.

Read our detailed review of Lower Moora Park.

SANDGATE STATION

Einbunpin Parklands (450m from the station)

Within the greater Einbunpin Parklands you will find a cosy little playground which is fully fenced and contains a slide, fort, climbing opportunities and play panels.

The lagoon and surrounding reserve is home to turtles, eels, ducks and other native birds and even statues of the birdlife. Accessible toilets, picnic tables, pathways and more can be found throughout the parklands, and make for a lovely visit at anytime of the year.

Read our detailed review of Einbunpin Parklands.

Playgrounds on the Springfield Line

Orion Playground

SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL STATION

Orion Playground (550m from the station)

The Orion Playground, with gigantic slides, huge sky walk bridge and in-built trampolines is what makes it a WOW playground. The main centrepiece stands 11m above ground, with a 16m long sky walk bridge affording climbers a birds eye view of the surrounding area. Two enormous tunnel slides, an accessible carousel, toddler playground, swings and more fill this truly awesome play space.

The playground is located at Orion Springfield Central, with accessible toilet facilities situated at the adjoining shopping centre.

Read our detailed review of Orion Playground.

Orion Lagoon (600m from the station)

When the weather is warm head to the wonderful Orion Lagoon for some fun in the water. Situated within the Robelle Domain Parklands, Orion Lagoon is one of the largest public lagoons in the Southern Hemisphere and is an ideal day out for free fun in the sun. The lagoon features a range of interconnected pools, including a 600mm deep sculpture pool, a 50m lap swimming area, beach entry and pool depth of up to 1.5m. There is also shallow section of the lagoon designed for smaller children.

Picnic facilities, a café, toilet, changing facilities and lockers caters for long visits enjoying water play and relaxing.

Read our detailed review of Orion Lagoon.

Robelle Domain (1km from the station)

Robelle Domain encompasses a massive 24 hectares and contains more than 11km of boardwalks, sporting fields, walking tracks and playgrounds for families to enjoy. There is even a water play area with tipping buckets and jet sprays.

Grassy areas, picnic facilities, accessible toilets and more make this a very popular place to catch up with family and friends and enjoy some leisure time outdoors. Don’t just disappear when the sun goes down, artistic columns project light and sounds for all to witness after dark.

Read our detailed review of Robelle Domain.

RICHLANDS STATION

Castamore Way Park (900m from the station)

Castamore Way Park is a great play space for slightly older children who love a challenge, with a large tower and epic slides. There are climbing nets, platforms and steps to conquer before reaching the top, then a choice of slides to zoom back to the bottom on. Swings, a seesaw and speed gyro can be found at the playground too.

Pathways, picnic tables and plenty of green space allows for plenty of rest and relaxation but unfortunately there are no toilets at this Richlands park.

Read our detailed review of Castamore Way Park.

DARRA STATION

Ducie Street Park (850m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Ducie Street Park.

Darra BMX Park (1.5km from the station)

Bring your bikes on the train and have fun zooming about the seriously cool Darra BMX Park. Riders have the option of two loops for and three options on each loop with entry-level, intermediate and advanced runs.

Monier Park playground sits beside the track and features a colourful ninja-style play space, with swings and a shaded seating area. Accessible toilet facilities are available for visitors.

Read our detailed review of Darra BMX Park.

OXLEY STATION

Tom O’Neill Park (900m from the station)

Grassy spaces for running or ball games is always a hit, as is the picnic facilities. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities at this playground, so you will need to make sure you keep this in mind when you visit.

Read our detailed review of Tom O’Neill Park.

SHERWOOD STATION

Sherwood Arboretum (850m from the station)

Two great playground, plenty of green space, a large pond, river jetty make Sherwood Arboretum a fantastic place for a leisurely play. While one playground features an older wooden fort, the other boasts modern equipment with plenty of opportunities to climb, clamber, swing and slide.

The Sherwood Arboretum covers an area of 15 hectares and contains accessible toilets, picnic facilities, a riverwalk, jetty, and a pond teeming with ducks and other wildlife.

Read our detailed review of Sherwood Arboretum.

TOOWONG STATION

Perrin Park (700m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Perrin Park.

Guyatt Park (1.5km from the station)

The playgrounds have plenty to entertain the kids including climbing nets, poles, tunnels, slides, monkey bars, bridges, flying fox and a seesaw. Picnic facilities, amply seating and accessible toilets ensure you can stay as long as you like at this exciting riverside park.

Read our detailed review of Guyatt Park.

MILTON STATION

Frew Park (450m from the station)

Situated on the land of the former Milton Tennis Centre, Frew Park is a hugely popular urban park. The standout feature has to be the cement play structure which has huge slides, ledges for climbing and parkour, and an enclosed mesh cage that dangles 8m off the ground. Frew Park also features a smaller slide, large sunken rubber tennis balls to jump on, balancing equipment and more.

A massive green space, tennis courts, pathways, picnic facilities, and a café really does make this a playground worth visiting.

Read our detailed review of Frew Park.

Milton Park (450m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Milton Park.

Gregory Park (650m from the station)

Gregory Park is a playground full of fun featuring a variety of equipment such as slides, swings, rockers, climbing nets, sand play, forts, and an obstacle course.

Read our detailed review of Gregory Park.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park

Playgrounds on the Sunshine Coast Line

Sweeney Reserve

LANDSBOROUGH STATION

Pioneer Park (1km from the station)

This fully fenced, multi-sensory, all abilities playground in Landsborough is perfect for a family outing. There is lots of equipment to entice the kids to get active and play including a flying fox, climbing net, sand play, swings, hammock, slides, balancing equipment and more.

Other nice touches include a Story Seat, herb garden, musical instruments and of course picnic facilities and accessible toilets, all within the fenced area.

Read our detailed review of Pioneer Park.

NARANGBA STATION

Walmsley Park (450m from the station)

This community playground at Walmsley Park, Narangba is a small, but fun fully fenced play space for young Brisbane Kids. This shady playground features swings, a slide, bouncy rockers and climbing equipment.

Outside the fenced area you will find a basketball court, picnic shelter and BBQ. Toilets are also located at this Narangba playground.

Read our detailed review of Walmsley Park.

PETRIE STATION

The Mill Petrie (700m from the station)

Who doesn’t love a free waterplay area, an oval, awesome playground and picnic facilities all in the one area?! The Mill Petrie, completed in 2020 is widely popular for all these reasons.

Read our detailed review of The Mill Petrie.

Sweeney Reserve (900m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Sweeney Reserve.

EAGLE JUNCTION STATION

Melrose Park (550m from the station)

Additionally, the playground features a flying fox, swings, slide, seesaw, monkey bars, and more. Picnic facilities and toilets complete this Wooloowin park.

Read our detailed review of Melrose Park.

CENTRAL STATION

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground (1.1km from the station)

While you are in the area explore the pathways that criss-cross the stunning Botanical Gardens and skirt the Brisbane River or enjoy a picnic under the shade of the established trees.

Read our detailed review of Brisbane City Botanic Gardens Playground.

ROMA STREET STATION

Roma Street Parklands (800m from the station)

Read our detailed review of Roma Street Parklands.

Neal Macrossan Park (1.1km from the station)

Walking paths, picnic shelters, BBQs and toilet facilities round off this delightful Paddington Park.

Read our detailed review of Neal Macrossan Park.

Before You Embark on a Train Journey

Travelling on the train is a fun way to get around Brisbane especially when the end result is spending time at an awesome playground. To make your day run as smooth as possible, consider the following:

While many of the new trains have a toilet on them, and some stations have toilet facilities, it pays to make sure everyone has used the bathrooms before you go.
Before embarking, discuss safety guidelines and general public transport rules.
Food and drinks (other than water) and not permitted to be consumed on trains, so have your snacks before or after your train journey.
To avoid waiting at stations for long periods, check the Translink website or app for current train schedules.
Have your payment methods ready – Go Cards, credit card etc, so you are not fumbling around at the last minute.
Know which carriages to use – bikes/eScooters are only allowed on certain carriages, with a suggested maximum of two bikes per carriage. Wheelchairs should use the accessible carriage which is clearly marked on the platform.

Special 50 Cent Fares

Excitingly, as of Monday 5th August 2024, all public transport fares in South East Queensland will be reduced to a flat rate of 50 cents. This will apply to all zones and modes of transport on the Translink Network in Queensland.

This low fare will make travelling on buses, trains, ferries and trams in South East Queensland affordable for all families. At this stage the 50 cent fares will be for a limited time only and be available for six months from 5^th August 2024.

Remember, it’s a flat rate of 50 cents per trip, regardless of whether you go two stops in one zone or ten stops across three zones. So, make the most of these low fares and travel further afield to explore new areas and fun playgrounds.

For further details please visit the Translink website.

How to Purchase Train Tickets

There are many different ways to purchase tickets for a trip on a Translink service in Brisbane. The most popular way is to use a Go Card. Other methods of purchasing tickets include using a valid credit card (Smart Ticketing) or purchasing a ticket at a fare machine at selected train stations. Group, concession, and off-peak tickets are also available.

It is best to thoroughly investigate how you will purchase your tickets before the day of travel to avoid issues. All ticketing details can be found on the Translink website.