Sherwood Arboretum – Brisbane Kids

With vast green plains, two great playgrounds, a large pond, a river jetty and a hill perfect for rolling down or running up, the Sherwood Arboretum is a fantastic place for your Brisbane Kids to have a day full of adventure.

Sherwood Arboretum Playground

At Sherwood Arboretum, families have many options for relaxing. There are trees, picnic tables, and BBQs scattered throughout the park. Children can play in the playgrounds while adults unwind in the shaded areas, enjoying the river breezes. There is plenty of room for families and groups to bring their own tables, chairs, and portable gazebos to set up in their ideal spot.

The two playgrounds provide many options for your Brisbane Kids to play, climb, swing and explore.

The delightful nature play area is tucked away in the shade under the broad branches of large trees. It is perfect for toddlers and younger children and is accessible by ramps that connect three nature-themed play pods.

The space encourages interactive play with nature and includes deck bells, a kaleidoscope, ball run, chalkboard, bird-call soundboard, balance logs, and stepping stone mushrooms.

The well-planned landscaping helps create a tranquil play space where, after lots of fun, children can relax on the scramble net and gaze up at the branches above.

The larger playground area is very well-appointed and has modern equipment. This space has something for everyone, especially children who enjoy climbing.

There are two climbing forts here, a smaller and a large one, plus a large rope pyramid and a rope spider web.

Additionally, children will encounter nets, slides, bridges, tunnels, monkey bars, raised stepping stones and more! Surrounding the forts are spring riders, dizzy sticks and swings, including infant swings and an all-abilities swing with a harness.

The Sherwood Arboretum covers an area of 15 hectares and contains approximately 1100 trees, representing approximately 250 species and is part of the wider Brisbane Botanic Gardens collection. 

Imagination Factor at Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood Arboretum offers vast space, towering trees, and stunning hills, creating a wonderful setting for various activities.

Children can enjoy playing hide and seek around the playgrounds and trees for hours. The expansive green grassy areas provide ample space for ball sports and for kids to learn to ride bikes without training wheels.

Additionally, the new nature play area is a charming spot for a magical forest-themed picnic.

Accessibility at Sherwood Arboretum

Wheelchair-accessible toilets and flat pathways lead from the car park to the playgrounds, BBQ, and gazebo areas. The path continues down to the river walk and jetty.

There is a small wheelchair-accessible deck at the duck pond. The nature play area is accessible by a ramp and includes interactive play elements. The large playground has a swing with a harness.

Sherwood Arboretum features

• Two unfenced playgrounds
• Accessible toilets
• Swings
• Slides
• Climbing forts
• Variety of foot holds on climbing walls
• Nature-themed playground with play pods
• Balance logs
• Kaleidoscope
• Ball run
• Chalkboard
• Bird call soundboard
• Magnifying glasses
• Information panels
• Nesting boxes
• Deck bells
• Scramble net
• Rockers and dizzy sticks
• Spider web tower
• Monkey bars
• Bike/scooter path
• Jetty for fishing
• BBQs
• Gazebos and tables
• Duck Pond (don’t feed the ducks)
• Carpark and street parking

While You Are in the Area

If you want a more challenging South Brisbane playground, you should check out Ken Fletcher Park in Tennyson.

Another shady, riverside playground nearby is the nautical themed Simpsons Playground in Graceville, which is a great spot to enjoy on a warm day. 

What We Thought of Sherwood Arboretum

We thought Sherwood Arboretum offered something for everyone; it would be a delightful place to bring grandparents for a picnic.

We had a great time pretending we were on a bear hunt as we wandered around the park, and the kids loved playing in the new nature-themed play area. Hats and water bottles were valued as we went on our adventure.

How to Get to Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood Arboretum is located on Jolimont Street in Sherwood.