A beach day in Brisbane with kids

This is a beach-style day in Brisbane with kids, centred on Streets Beach, a free, man-made swimming lagoon at South Bank Parklands, 1.0 km from the centre. It is patrolled by professional lifeguards seven days a week all year, with hours that change through the year. Roma Street Parkland (1.0 km) and Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (1.3 km) round out the day. All three are free.

Start at the parkland, swim at lunchtime and finish at the cliffs. Pack swimmers, hats and towels. The lagoon has showers, toilets and two parents' rooms with change tables, and free barbecue areas nearby. The cliffs suit ages 8 to 16. Check the Streets Beach page for the lifeguard hours on the day you go.

Every stop is a listing on Funtivities, checked against the place's own website. Last reviewed 24 October 2026. Prices and hours can change, so check the listing before you go.

The day at a glance

Morning: Roma Street Parkland
Lunch: Streets Beach
Late afternoon: Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (River Terrace Park)

Morning

Roma Street Parkland

Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane City · Playgrounds & Parks · Ages 0-17 · Free · 4.7 stars (10660 reviews)

A 16-hectare inner-city park, 1.0 km from the centre, with gardens, playgrounds, free barbecues, a cafe and a weekend fun train. It is open 24 hours. Let the kids burn off energy on the playgrounds before the swim, and use the free barbecues or the cafe for a snack.

Tip: The fun train runs on weekends; check the listing for times.

Prices, hours and map for Roma Street Parkland

Lunch

Swim at Streets Beach

Streets Beach, South Brisbane · Beaches & Rock Pools · Ages 0-17 · Free

A free, man-made swimming lagoon in South Bank Parklands with white-sand beaches, palm trees and shady shallows, overlooking the Brisbane River and the CBD. Lifeguards patrol it every day. There are showers, toilets, parents' rooms with change tables, and free barbecue areas in the parklands.

Tip: Patrolled by lifeguards every day all year, but hours change; check before you go.

Prices, hours and map for Streets Beach

Late afternoon

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (River Terrace Park), Kangaroo Point · Nature & Outdoors · Ages 8-16 · Free · 4.7 stars (7054 reviews)

A riverside council park with rock climbing, bouldering, guided abseiling, picnic areas and a boardwalk, open 24 hours. It is 1.3 km from the centre. The listing gives ages 8 to 16, so it suits older kids more than toddlers.

Tip: Open 24 hours; check the listing for guided abseiling details.

Prices, hours and map for Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park (River Terrace Park)

Before you go

Streets Beach is patrolled by lifeguards every day of the year, but the hours change; check the official page.
Streets Beach is a man-made lagoon, not an ocean beach.
Roma Street Parkland's fun train runs on weekends.
Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park is listed for ages 8 to 16.
All three places are free and open every day, so the plan works any day.

Questions parents ask

Is there a beach in Brisbane for kids?

Streets Beach in South Bank Parklands is a free, man-made swimming lagoon with white-sand beaches and shady shallows, 1.0 km from the centre. It is patrolled by professional lifeguards every day all year, with hours that change through the year. It has showers, toilets and parents' rooms with change tables.

Are there free barbecues near Streets Beach?

Yes. The listing says South Bank has free barbecue areas in the parklands, and Roma Street Parkland also has free barbecues. Streets Beach has showers and toilets nearby, plus two parents' rooms with change tables. Check the official pages for current details and any booking rules.

What is there for older kids at the Brisbane riverside?

Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park has rock climbing, bouldering, guided abseiling, picnic areas and a boardwalk. The listing gives ages 8 to 16, and the park is open 24 hours. It is 1.3 km from the city centre. Check the listing for details of the guided abseiling.

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