Damn, this is one fancy suburban park. They don't make parks like this on the south side. Since…read morebecoming a full time mummy, my sister has become an expert on Brisbane parks. She could tell you which park is suitable for different age group, which park has the cleanest BBQ areas or has the most shade or has easy parking or has the best slides. It's a real eye opener tagging along and watching how kids interact with the playground. Whoever designed the Hamilton playground has thought of everything. There are three different designated play areas. One area is clearly for toddlers because the steps are low enough for them to climb up and there are simple slides and seesaws low to the ground. There's an adventure style playground for the older kids (and short adults like me!) with a climbing net and flying foxes. What I was most impressed with was the miniature road set. My nephew was worried that it was a 'real road' and pronounced in a sing song voice that I should get off the road. Once I explained it was a 'pretend road', he happily raced around the track on a pretend motorbike breaking all the road rules but at least giving way to pedestrians. There's an off-leash dog area attached to the park. This looks like gambolling doggy fun with an obstacle course for the bigger dogs. And when you're tired of running around, pop across the road to Portside for a coffee and cake.

Great dog park, planty of space for the dogs to stretch their legs and get the zoomies out of their…read moresystem!

I think this is one of the best dog parks in Brisbane. We visit often with our two dogs and of…read morecourse you see the regular pooches and their owners from around Wynnum and the bayside area, but often on weekends I'll meet someone who's come from across town for a day out in this giant doggie park. The fully fenced enclosure is huge, with heaps of room for the dogs to run and play, trees to pee on and props to do tricks on. If they've ever had enough of that, there are great walks through the nearby bush, mangroves, or along the foreshore. We love it.

Such a great dog park! My boyfriend and I travel most of the year and when we come back to Aus, I…read morehave a hard time finding dog parks for our puppy's here. This park is huge! There is not a small or large dog park but my puppy's don't seem to mind. This park has a puppy play ground, poop bags/bins, water and 2 gates to make it easy to take your dog on/off the lead.

What a great little park…read more Firstly there is a sheltered kids playground which caters for all ages. Just next to that is a barbecue area complete with tables, benches and gas barbecue which is also covered. On the other side if the playground is a dog run. And what a dog run for pooch. The fenced outer circle is an obstacle course for Fido. The inner fence circle is a mini oval which is the off-leash area. All of this is next to the Woodside rugby and soccer oval. Whoever planned this deserves five stars!

This is a great off-leash dog park, a popular place on weekends and public holidays, packed with…read moredogs and their owners. It's right by a beach, which is zoned as off-leash too. It's not a particularly attractive beach, but it's fine for dogs. I went there with my friend's two very energetic cattle dogs on a day when it had previously been raining and they loved the huge puddles. There are ramps and tunnels for those dogs/owners who are interested, a shelter with a picnic table and a number of park benches. Depending on where you live, the Nudgee off-leash dog park is a little far out, but it makes for a good outing, particularly with the beach there.

Small playground for the kids to enjoy, plenty of open fields for other activities for children…read more Limited shade area.

I take my dogs here most afternoon's between 4:30pm-5:30pm. Lots of lovely and friendly people…read morebring their dogs here. Lots of regular visitors. Has water, poop bags, seating that is mostly under shelter and is fully fenced. There is a designated area for small pooches to run free as well. Massive grassed area outside the off leash area plus a playground for the kids. Nice place to visit.

Sedgeley Park is a decent sized park off Enoggera Rd in Newmarket…read more There's heaps of kids running around, and with a couple of play grounds and great flat sports areas there's plenty for them to do. There's also an off leash dog park with a shaded table & chairs for owners and a few little 'trick' installations for more flexible puppies. Unfortunately my dog is rather small but believes she's rather big so we tend to avoid it as I never know when she'll bark at a rottweiler for taking her ball. The Newmarket Olympic Pool is on the edge of the park, so it's a great family area all round.

This Park is at boondall on the north side of Brisbane. A great Park with a variety of things for…read morethe whole family even dogs. A dog off leash area & a fitness/training section for people that want to get fit. Our favorite at this Park would be the full court basketball, has a few shady hutts great for birthdays, parties or family BBQ. The BBQ is electric There is also toilets and bubbler. Such a great place enjoyed by everyone.

Tucked away in a bend of Brisbane River is Colmslie Beach Reserve, aka the Octopus Garden Park…read more It's so much fun and has something for everyone. It's on the river, with a little sandy shore, so you can fish; there are quite a few picnic tables and barbecues (but get in early on weekends); there are wide open spaces for kicking a ball around and lots of shady trees to spread a picnic rug beneath. The funnest part, however is the kid's playground. The Octopus Garden has lots wood and rope climbing areas, big sandpit, water play features, giant colourful fish and octopus play areas and a flying fox. For kids and kids at heart, this place has a lovely vibe, with a backdrop of the river and the Gateway Bridge in the distance, Brisbane City Council's done a really good job here. Check it out.