7th Brigade Playground

Locals in Chermside know this one’s worth the visit — it sits right alongside the bushland fringe of 7th Brigade Park, so there’s a proper outdoorsy feel even though you’re well within the suburbs. Kids aged 2 to 12 get a solid mix of slides, swings, and a climbing structure that’ll actually keep the older ones occupied for more than five minutes. Parents can actually relax here too, with good sightlines across the play area, plenty of shade trees, and picnic tables if you want to make an afternoon of it. The open grass field and walking path mean you can tack on a bit of a wander before or after, especially if the little ones still have energy to burn. Parking’s easy, the vibe is genuinely quiet, and it doesn’t feel like you’re sharing it with half of Brisbane — which, honestly, is reason enough.