1 / 3Boat Pool
📍 South Brisbane, QLD
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Free outdoor swimming pool in South Bank Parklands with a maximum depth of 1.1 metres, patrolled by qualified lifeguards year-round. Accessible via ramps, pool wheelchairs available from the info centre.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with young children, non-swimmers, or anyone needing accessible water entry. The shallow uniform depth removes the anxiety of variable pool zones, and the lifeguard presence adds a genuine safety layer. The free entry and Southbank location mean you can combine a swim with lunch and the wider parklands in a single outing.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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rachel campbell
9 months ago
“Grrrr! ..... I was so hot at home I thought to go for quicky swim . I really love the walk to the pool. Lovely atmosphere and everyone seems to be happppppyyyyy! Multi culture enjoying BBQs with georgeous little people . On the negative the water temperature wasn't that different from outside but no complaints . The aesthetics , atmosphere , price is so brilliant . Hope I didn't leave anything out . Love it!”
A K
8 months ago
“Great place to swim or just rest in water. Open every day 7-22:00 and it's for free, really well maintained”
t ma c 051
8 months ago
“The best place to get relaxed in Brisbane”
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Based on Google review tagsHas wheelchair accessible seating
2 reviews
Free entry
2 reviews
Depth
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Bbqs
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Handicap bathroom
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Overview
Boat Pool is a free, open-air pool in the heart of South Bank Parklands, maintained and patrolled daily. The 1.1-metre maximum depth makes it suitable for casual swimming, splashing, and non-swimmers who want to get in the water without the pressure of deeper pools. Lifeguards patrol year-round. Pool wheelchairs are available for hire from the Southbank info centre with a deposit - they are not prominently signposted so enquire directly. Accessible bathrooms are nearby.
