Brisbane families have more reasons than ever to get outside, with a wave of upcoming playground improvements and more than 2,100 parks to make the most of these school holidays.
More than $117 million in the Schrinner Council’s 2026-27 Budget will be invested into upgrading parks, delivering new picnic shelters, barbecues, sports parks, exercise equipment, playgrounds, landscaping, footpaths, toilets and lighting right across the city.
From local favourites to hidden gems, these upgrades mean better spaces to play, relax and spend time together – without spending a cent.
As cost-of-living pressures continue to bite, Brisbane’s playgrounds are offering families a free, easy way to stay active and entertained these impending school holidays (27 June – 12 July) and beyond.
Whether it’s climbing towers or racing down slides, there’s no shortage of ways for kids to burn energy and for parents to unwind.
The Schrinner Council is committed to investing more than 80 per cent of its Budget in the suburbs, making sure every corner of Brisbane has quality outdoor spaces within easy reach.
Parks receiving upgrades in the 2026-27 Budget include:
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Keating Park, Indooroopilly
7th Brigade Park, Chermside
Honeyeater Street Park, Upper Kedron
Pallara District Sports Park
The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake
Carindale Recreation Reserve
Dorrington Park, Ashgrove
Regent Park, Cannon Hill
Upper Kedron Recreation Reserve
Teralba Park dog park, Everton Park
Don Randall Park, Lota
Benelong Park, Kedron
Bill Hewitt Reserve, Camp Hill
Brisbane is already packed with standout playgrounds perfect for a day out these school holidays.
From riverside parks and leafy hideaways to inner-city play spaces, families are spoilt for choice.
Some of the best playgrounds to visit include:
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Central
• New Farm Park, New Farm
• Roma Street Parkland
• Bedford Playground Park, Spring Hill
• Botanic Gardens, Brisbane City
• South Bank Parklands
North
• Bradbury Park, Kedron
• Bill Brown Park, Fitzgibbon
• Teralba Park, Everton Park
• Hercules Street Park, Hamilton
• Macaranga Crescent Park, Carseldine
South
• Sherwood Arboretum Playground, Sherwood
• Mortimer Road Park, Acacia Ridge
• Archerfield Wetlands District Park, Durack
• Glindemann Park, Holland Park
• Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill
East
• Wynnum Wading Pool Park Playground, Wynnum
• Road Park, Carina
• Colmslie Beach Playground, Murarrie
• Lota Camping Reserve, Lota
• Bulimba Riverside Park, Bulimba
West
• Frew Park, Milton
• Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks
• Grinstead Park, Alderley
• Taringa Park Playground, Taringa
• Phil Denman Park, Jamboree Heights
• Fenwick Park, Mitchelton
Wherever you go, Brisbane’s playgrounds are delivering big on fun – from relaxed park picnics to full-blown outdoor adventures.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“Brisbane’s playgrounds are some of the best in the country and we’re investing more in upgrades across our suburbs to make them even better.
“Our parks are a big reason Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and why we were named the world’s most family friendly city, with more than 2,100 to explore.
“We want families to get outside, stay active and make the most of these great spaces right on their doorstep.
“School holidays don’t have to cost a fortune – pack a picnic, head to your local park and let the kids take the lead.”
