Chermside has 6 parks scattered across the suburb, 13 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 2 dog-friendly areas.
7TH BRIGADE PARK is the BBQ hub here with 10 BBQs.
Walkers and runners can use the trails at 7TH BRIGADE PARK and 2 other parks.
On hot days, head to Chermside Aquatic Centre for the water play features.
BBQ weekends: Council BBQs in Chermside are free, run on a 30-minute timer and are first-come first-served. Get there before 11am on Saturdays in spring or you'll be queueing.
Dog walkers: Off-leash hours and rules vary by park — always check the signs at the entrance, and remember it's a $266 fine in Brisbane for unleashed dogs outside designated areas.
Heads-up: Only 1 of the 6 parks here has public toilets — worth checking the listing before a longer visit with kids.
Getting there: 1 park has dedicated car parking; for the rest, plan on street parking or public transport.
21 KITTYHAWK DRIVE, CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
60 KURAN STREET, CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
375 Hamilton Road, Chermside QLD 4032
5 ABARTH STREET, CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
View on map →57 NORMAN DRIVE, CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
583 HAMILTON ROAD, CHERMSIDE QLD 4032
View on map →There are 6 public parks listed in Chermside on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 3 of these have BBQ facilities and 0 have playgrounds.
Chermside has 13 free council BBQs across 3 parks. The biggest BBQ site is 7TH BRIGADE PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.
Yes — 2 parks are dog-friendly in Chermside. Off-leash conditions vary, so check the on-site signage for current rules.