Sandgate has 9 parks scattered across the suburb, 21 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 2 dog-friendly areas.
SANDGATE FORESHORES PARK is the BBQ hub here with 15 BBQs.
Walkers and runners can use the trails at CLIFF STREET PARK and 6 other parks.
On hot days, head to Sandgate Aquatic Centre for the water play features.
BBQ weekends: Council BBQs in Sandgate 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 3 of the 9 parks here have 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.
34 SEYMOUR STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
74 CURLEW STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
173 KEMPSTER STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
View on map →21 LAGOON STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
34A PERKINS STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
View on map →Flinders Parade, Sandgate QLD 4017
1 FLINDERS PARADE, SANDGATE QLD 4017
8 SEYMOUR STREET, SANDGATE QLD 4017
View on map →132 BRIGHTON ROAD, SANDGATE QLD 4017
There are 9 public parks listed in Sandgate on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 3 of these have BBQ facilities and 0 have playgrounds.
Sandgate has 21 free council BBQs across 3 parks. The biggest BBQ site is SANDGATE FORESHORES PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.
Yes — 2 parks are dog-friendly in Sandgate. Off-leash conditions vary, so check the on-site signage for current rules.