This is a good little neighbourhood park with all the facilities you'd expect including picnic…read morebenches, an up to date play ground and a basketball court. There are some trees but in opinion there could be more (I really like trees OK) however if you're looking for some time out when in Oxley or just need to let your kids run off the red cordial this is a good place to do it.

One of my favourite things about living in this area is the number of parks surrounding me. One of…read moremy favourite parks in Oxley is Nixon Park. Technically the address is 40 William Terrace but it is on the corner of William Terrace and Oxley Road. Oxley Road is a busy route for cars, so you must make sure you keep an eye on the little ones. I love this park for the following reasons. It's not too big, but big enough to run around in. There are a handful of tables and benches so you can pack a picnic and gather friends and family. They are big trees lining the park so its beautiful. AND there's a colourful playground to keep the kids busy. For the older kids, including the parents, there is a basketball court to shoot hoops and muck around. This park is literally around the corner from all the amenities. The shops, cafes, train station and pharmacy. So easy to get to and if you needed anything, just take 5-10 minute walk and you'll be in Oxley Central.

This park is a very popular one in the Oxley area, for 10 good reasons;…read more 1. Great playground equipment 2. Wide open space 3. Plenty of room to run around 4. Great place to exercise 5. Shaded table and sitting area provided 6. It is close to public transport, including Oxley train stations, bus stops at the front 7. Plenty of street parking 8. Close to the food shops, such as Foodworks. Which is handy if you want to buy children snacks or drinks 9. Close to the snack bar and Marmalade Cafe for lunch 10. Clean park, located in a leafy family filled suburb If you live nearby, it's definitely one to take the kids to. Why not make a day of it as there are plenty of opportunities to run errands (Oxley Post Office, grocery etc.) as well has places to have lunch all within close range of this park.

Alderley is really blessed with great parks, and Grinstead Park is definitely one of them…read more Theres a playground, paths for skating and BMX riding, wheelchair accessible toilets, BBQ's and shelter and it joins the Sparkes Hill Reservoir so there's heaps of walking to be had.

Home of the GPS Gallopers the Ashgrove Sports Ground is a hive of activity on training nights and…read moreevery weekend of the winter season. No surprise given this local sports field boasts a clubhouse, spectator stand, scoreboard, three rugby fields, a genuine cricket pitch and nets. If you live in the area it's well worth a trip down on any game day to enjoy the atmosphere and socialise with the locals. What I happen to love about these ground is the picturesque scenery on offer. The grass is always a deep shade of green and the creek that wraps around its borders provides some nice foliage. The surrounding mountains are a sight to behold as they provide a nice bit of shade in the afternoons and bring a chill to the place the moment the sun is down. So if you feel like a walk around Ashgrove at any time of day it might be an idea to take the pedestrian path around these impressive grounds.

Like many of Brisbane's parks, Woolcock has gone over the last decade from being nothing more than…read moredirt, grass and a few lonely old swings to a respectable modern park. Woolcock is part of Brisbane's sweeping overhaul of park beautification and standardisation: sprawling, rolling and well-maintained grass; a playground including awesome swings that regrettably weren't around when I was a kid; and a path for power-walkers... in Woolcock's case, the path is stone and called Reflexology Walk. I'm no reflexology follower, but after loudly reading the sign with amusement I figured if I was going to talk the talk then I'd better walk the walk, so off went the shoes and I was taking the path to better health. Well, that's what the sign said; aside from the pleasant sensation of smooth pebbles on my feet, I did not develop the inferred health superpowers. However, it snakes by a creek and call me a cynic but it's damn pretty. Overall, like a park should be, the vibe is relaxed. Though not officially a dog park, many people bring their pets here for friendly interaction and some off-leash playing. The park also draws in a weekend crowd of families wanting to BBQ somewhere picturesque and not overcrowded: no one likes having to duel a stranger with tongs for the rights to a picnic bench. In terms of events, around a year ago I accidentally stumbled upon a fair at Woolcock. Though I'm not sure what it was in aid of, there were many real estate company tents set up, looking lonely beside stalls selling trinkets and fairy floss. People with dogs chatted with others about their respective pets and blocked the pathway (me included). There was also a sausage sizzle which I lined up for and heartily enjoyed even though I knew the meat was probably 40% cardboard. My dog also loves it here, as it's frequented by some of the people outside of our family who can actually stand her.

Ah Woolcock Park. I lived around the corner from here in 2002 and was among the first residents…read moreto enjoy the then newly upgraded facilities. I used to congregate here with my friends for a vegie-q, some yo ho ing and maybe a spot of fire stick twirling. Look I was young alright? It's nice to see the facilities have been well maintained in the intervening decade. This is a lovely park for families, friends or, yes, groups of urban hippies to enjoy and the BBQ's are still available (God I love that Brisbane parks have BBQ's, take that Melbourne! We finally win a point!) If you're in the area this is a little urban oasis that you should definitely come visit.

Great off leash dog park. Friendly dogs and friendly owners. Some agility equipment for the more…read morebrave puppies.

Victoria Park is most accessible from Gregory Terrace and is a great park to pass through if you're…read morecycling, rollerblading, or jogging. It's also a hot spot for people after a work out, and pet owners looking for a dog-friendly and safe park. Exercise. There are long pathways stretched across both level ground and hills for those after a solid work out, regardless of whether you're running or cycling. For those looking to build muscle tone, there are public gym sets available throughout the park, e.g. for push ups, chin ups, etc. If you're after group sports, Victoria Park also wraps around the Gregory Terrace tennis courts, the Grammar school basketball courts, and Centenary pool. A warning for female exercisers: don't pass through here at night because there was a case a few years ago where a woman was attacked. But if you swing by in the day time it's a safe zone. Leisure. There's a massive, fenced dog park in Victoria Park that sprawls across a well kept lawn. It could easily fit up to ten dogs and their owners, and is a large contained space in which to let even the most hyperactive dog off their leash. If you've come with young kids, the park just unveiled a fully refurbished playground area earlier this year. It's more of a climbing, jungle-gym set up, and sturdy enough for adults to join in on the fun. There are also large, thick-branched trees for climbing if you're feeling nostalgic.

Melrose Park is situated on the corner of Roseleigh Street and Rose Street in Wooloowin. It's a…read morepretty all round public space for young families and young adults to hang out at. There's a giant playground full of jungle gyms, rope castles for the tille one's to climb. In addition, the council have also installed a two-plated electric barbecue for an afternoon out. What's best is that the area has plenty of green covering to help you avoid getting sunburned. Connected to the playground is a small and tight skate park with a 4ft quarter pipe, a little fun-box and a selection of blocks and rails of different height to grind. The park itself is a little hard to manoeuvre around and if it gets too busy there's going to be a long wait for you to get a line on. Melrose also has an adjoining concrete basketball court and cricket nets. If you're hungry or thirsty there are shops about 200m up the road.

What is there for two recent university graduates do on a Tuesday afternoon other than chill out in…read morePerrin Park and play in the playground? Perrin Park is quite beautiful with is expansive grassy areas, footpaths, fenced area to unleash your dog, plenty of parking spaces, clean toilets, fresh play equipment (some of which is still under construction since the recent flooding), and plenty of trees and shade to rest under. Tucked away in Toowong, this park offers a place to escape. The park is deceptively big with different sections split in the middle by a little creek. There are also some quite fun bike-things to play on. And the best bonus of all is that when I visited it today, there was a mama and a papa duck and 5 little ducklings (one for each star I give this park).

This is the sort of park I wish existed when I was a kid. As it is, I love it as an adult. Why?…read moreBecause finally they've put mini-roller-coasters in parks! Well, not exactly a roller-coaster - but as close enough as we'll get for free in a public park. What is described in elegant fashion by the Totaltravel website as "a pedal powered carson on a circular track" is like a giant toy train on a wheeled closed circuit. Unlike most trains, but similar to vehicular locomotion in The Flintstones, your feet are used to power the train. As fast as you peddle you can't break the kiddie-safe speed, but it's still awesome to ride, like you're a toy human in some giant's train set. I'm not the only immature one, either. The first time I glimpsed the roller-coaster addition to the park and yelled for the driver to stop the car, my companions (in their 20s and 30s) also got out and jumped on. That meant a few of us were late to uni classes. Totally worth it. There's old-school swings (read: new, but not awesome like a giant train) in the playground and there's also a rebound wall and off-leash park for dogs. *This biased review has been brought to you by the creator of the We Should Replace Public Transport With Roller-Coasters Facebook Group.