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Streets Beach

πŸ“ South Brisbane, QLD

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β˜…4.7(1,451 Google reviews)πŸ’°FreeπŸ‘ΆAll ages

Streets Beach is a free artificial lagoon with patrolled swimming, white sand, and shallow areas for toddlers. Located in South Bank Parklands with pram access, nearby cafes, and views of the Brisbane skyline.

βœ“ Free entryβœ“ Lifeguards on dutyβœ“ City locationβœ“ Toddler-friendlyβœ“ Public transport access

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers and primary-school-age children who want supervised, free swimming close to Brisbane city centre. Weekday mornings are noticeably quieter than school holiday weekends. Bring your own shade as natural cover on the beach is sparse. Public transport via train removes the need to find parking entirely.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Bring a beach umbrella - shade on the sand is sparse
⏰Train access from the CBD is straightforward and avoids parking entirely
🎟️Weekday mornings are significantly less crowded than weekend afternoons
πŸš—Free amenities include showers, changing rooms, lockers, and BBQ facilities

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Leon Barnfield

10 months ago

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β€œStreets Beach is a stunning, man-made oasis in South Bank that offers a tropical escape against the Brisbane skyline. It is highly recommended for its pristine white sand, free entry, and family-friendly lagoon patrolled by lifeguards. ​The Highlights ​Unique Setting: Enjoy a crystal-clear lagoon surrounded by sub-tropical plants while overlooking the CBD. ​Family Friendly: Features shallow entry points and the adjacent Aquativity water park for kids. ​Convenience: Located steps away from world-class dining, public transport, and free BBQ facilities. ​Accessibility: Entry is entirely free and includes access to showers, lockers, and changing rooms. ​Quick Tips ​Crowds: It gets very busy on weekends and summer holidays; visit on weekday mornings for a quieter experience. ​Sun Safety: There is limited shade on the actual sand, so bring plenty of sunscreen or arrive early to snag a spot under the trees.”

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Dan Rowlay

10 months ago

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β€œDoes it get any better than this???? This is not some private 5 star resort, this is a PUBLIC POOL!!! Normally, I'd provide a detailled description of the facility, but you just have to go there yourself! It's at walking distance from the CBD on the other side of the river, there are tons of bars and restaurants all over the area (even a Woolies wuuhuu). We went here to celebrate NYE and the view can't be any better and enough room for everyone. Of course, I must mention 1 thing that could be improved: some more shaded places to relax please. What a wonderful city!”

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Candice Nunns

8 months ago

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β€œTook my son here for a swim we just love it πŸ˜€ We take the train so I don't have to worry about traffic, petrol or parking. Plus it's only 50c for a train fare these days. The pool is always busy it would be good if they had more seating available. I always take our own umbrella incase we make our own spot at least we're shaded.”

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Swimming

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Relaxing atmosphere

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Artificial beach

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Lagoon

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Overview

Streets Beach is a man-made lagoon with pristine white sand, shallow wading areas for young children, and on-duty lifeguards. The free facility sits within South Bank Parklands and features tropical landscaping, nearby cafe options, and direct train access from the CBD. Shade is sparse on the sand itself, so bring an umbrella. BBQ areas, showers, and changing rooms are all available at no cost.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday05:00-00:00
Tuesday05:00-00:00
Wednesday05:00-00:00
Thursday05:00-00:00
Friday05:00-00:00
Saturday05:00-00:00
Sunday05:00-00:00

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