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Parks in South Brisbane, Brisbane

South Brisbane has 8 parks scattered across the suburb, 4 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 1 playground for the kids.

8 parks 2 with BBQs 1 with playgrounds 1 water park 1 bookable 5 with trails 1 wheelchair-accessible
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What's special about parks in South Brisbane

KURILPA POINT PARK is the BBQ hub here with 3 BBQs.

Families gravitate to MUSGRAVE PARK for the playground-plus-BBQ-plus-toilets combo.

Walkers and runners can use the trails at ALEXANDER SMITH PLACE and 4 other parks.

On hot days, head to South Bank Aquativity for the water play features.

Local tips for visiting parks in South Brisbane

Birthday party planning? 1 park has bookable shelters — book through Brisbane City Council at least 2 weeks ahead for weekend slots.

BBQ weekends: Council BBQs in South Brisbane 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.

Heads-up: Only 2 of the 8 parks here have public toilets — worth checking the listing before a longer visit with kids.

Getting there: 2 parks have dedicated car parking; for the rest, plan on street parking or public transport.

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Frequently asked questions

How many parks are there in South Brisbane?

There are 8 public parks listed in South Brisbane on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 2 of these have BBQ facilities and 1 has playgrounds.

Where can I find a free BBQ in South Brisbane?

South Brisbane has 4 free council BBQs across 2 parks. The biggest BBQ site is KURILPA POINT PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.

Can I book a picnic shelter in South Brisbane for a birthday party?

1 park in South Brisbane has bookable picnic shelters. Bookings are made through Brisbane City Council and should be lodged at least 2 weeks before your party.