West End has 9 parks scattered across the suburb, 7 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 1 playground for the kids, 1 dog-friendly area.
ORLEIGH PARK is the BBQ hub here with 5 BBQs and bookable picnic shelters.
Walkers and runners can use the trails at BOUNDARY STREET PARK (NO. 349) and 7 other parks.
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 West End 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.
29A GLENFIELD STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
View on map →68 VULTURE STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
277 MONTAGUE ROAD, WEST END QLD 4101
68 HILL END TERRACE, WEST END QLD 4101
115 RYAN STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
View on map →147 RYAN STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
View on map →151A JANE STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
View on map →155 BOUNDARY STREET, WEST END QLD 4101
View on map →51A FERRY ROAD, WEST END QLD 4101
There are 9 public parks listed in West End on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 3 of these have BBQ facilities and 1 has playgrounds.
West End has 7 free council BBQs across 3 parks. The biggest BBQ site is ORLEIGH PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.
Yes — 1 park is dog-friendly in West End. Off-leash conditions vary, so check the on-site signage for current rules.
1 park in West End has bookable picnic shelters. Bookings are made through Brisbane City Council and should be lodged at least 2 weeks before your party.