Brisbane with toddlers and under-5s
This is a gentle Brisbane day for toddlers and under-5s. South Bank Parklands (0.8 km), Dopamine Land (0.1 km) and Spring Hill Baths (1.2 km) are all close to the centre, and Play Maison in Wilston is 4.2 km out. South Bank is free, under-2s go free at Dopamine Land and Spring Hill Baths, and Play Maison charges by the class.
Play Maison is open Monday to Friday only, 9am to 2:30pm, so this plan works on weekdays. Start there, then move to the city. South Bank has the lifeguard-patrolled Streets Beach lagoon and the Aquativity water play area, so take swimmers and a change of clothes. Check each listing for facilities such as toilets and shade.
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: Play Maison Wilston
- Late morning: Dopamine Land Brisbane
- Afternoon: Spring Hill Baths
- Late afternoon: South Bank Parklands
Morning
Play class at Play Maison
Play Maison Wilston, Wilston · Indoor Play Centre · Ages 0-5 · From $23 · 4.2 stars (29 reviews)
An indoor play studio for children aged 6 months to 5 years at Kedron Brook Road, Wilston, 4.2 km from the centre. Casual drop-in classes include Messy Play and music, and every class opens and closes with free play on the slide and ball pit. Baby classes run 60 minutes and toddler classes 75 minutes.
Tip: Open Monday to Friday 9am to 2:30pm; a 75-minute class is $29.
Late morning
Sensory rooms at Dopamine Land
Dopamine Land Brisbane, Brisbane City · Museums & Science Centres · Ages 2-17 · 3.9 stars (1712 reviews)
Indoor, walk-through multisensory rooms at Uptown on Queen Street, 0.1 km from the centre, for all ages. Under-2s are free, and other prices are sold on Fever. It is a low-effort indoor option for a hot or wet day, and it suits a short visit.
Tip: Under-2s free; check Fever for other prices.
Afternoon
Swim at Spring Hill Baths
Spring Hill Baths, Spring Hill · Swimming & Aquatics · From $5.40
A heritage-listed council pool built in 1886, with a 23.43 m enclosed, heated pool and learn-to-swim lessons for little ones. There is a kiosk and on-street parking. Child entry (2-14) is $5.40, and under-2s are free. It is 1.2 km from the centre.
Tip: Open 6:30am to 7pm Monday to Thursday; shorter hours Friday to Sunday.
Late afternoon
South Bank Parklands
South Bank Parklands, South Brisbane · Playgrounds & Parks · Ages 0-17 · Free · 4.8 stars (1961 reviews)
Free public parklands in South Brisbane with the lifeguard-patrolled Streets Beach lagoon, the Aquativity water play area and barbecues. It is open 5am to midnight and 0.8 km from the centre. Finish the day in the water here, with swimmers packed.
Tip: Open 5am to midnight; check the official page for lifeguard hours.
Before you go
- Play Maison is open Monday to Friday only, so this plan works on weekdays.
- Under-2s are free at Dopamine Land and at Spring Hill Baths.
- Spring Hill Baths is open 6:30am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 6:30am to 6pm Friday, and 8am to 6pm on weekends.
- Streets Beach at South Bank is patrolled by lifeguards, but check the hours.
- Take swimmers and a change of clothes for the baths and the water play.
Questions parents ask
What is there to do in Brisbane with a toddler?
Try a play class at Play Maison in Wilston (ages 6 months to 5 years), the sensory rooms at Dopamine Land, a swim at Spring Hill Baths, or the Aquativity water play area and Streets Beach lagoon at South Bank Parklands. Play Maison runs weekdays only.
Is there a toddler-friendly pool in Brisbane?
Spring Hill Baths is a heritage council pool with a 23.43 m enclosed, heated pool and learn-to-swim lessons for little ones. Under-2s are free, and a child (2-14) is $5.40. It is 1.2 km from the centre, with a kiosk and on-street parking. Check the listing for current hours.
Is there free water play for toddlers in Brisbane?
South Bank Parklands is free, and it has the Aquativity water play area and the lifeguard-patrolled Streets Beach lagoon. It is open 5am to midnight and is 0.8 km from the centre. Check the official page for the lifeguard hours before you plan your day.
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