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My Top Parks:

Colmslie Beach Reserve, Morningside

Orleigh Park, West End

Pengana Playground, Sunnybank



My Pretty Good Parks:

Apex Park, Wellington Point

Harmony Garden, Dutton Park

Meadowlands Picnic Ground, Belmont

Whites Hill Reserve, Camp Hill



Useful Links:

Brisbane City Council Parks

Redland Shire Council Parks

Pine Rivers Shire Council Parks

South Bank Parklands

The Bub Hub: Going Out



Parks & Playgrounds

A few months ago, I had the task of trying to find some parks or playgrounds where a 'playgroup' could meet. I searched, both online and 'in-car' for several weeks to find appropriate ones within a reasonable distance. I found it more difficult than I imagined it would be. There are many, many parks and playgrounds in the area, but I had very specific questions in mind as I searched:
  • Is the play area in shade? It is hot and sunny in Brisbane!
  • Are there any toilets?
  • How close is the road? Which is closest to the road: the children's play equipment or the place where the adults would sit? If a child went to the road, who would get there first?
  • Is there a river, stream, lake... that a child could fall into easily?

These were all factors to be considered. The local council information was good but didn't answer my specific questions. So, I went to take a look. I was quite stunned at how many children's playgrounds really were not suitable!! I include in my list some that were only a little short of 'perfection' as well as a few others that I have discovered since the original search. I give my findings in case someone else is looking - just as I was.

I also give a few other links that I have found to be useful.

I am aware that this will only be of use to comparatively few people. If you have, or know of, a similar page for your locality, please let me know and I will be happy to link to it.

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