South Brisbane has 8 parks scattered across the suburb, 4 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 1 playground for the kids.
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.
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.
63 GREY STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
View on map →204 VULTURE STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
View on map →15 PEEL STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
View on map →11 MONTAGUE ROAD, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
91 CORDELIA STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
412 STANLEY STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
View on map →South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane QLD 4101
186A VULTURE STREET, SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101
View on map →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.
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.
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.