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Nice and clean, an easy walk. The lake itself is 2km around, or you can lengthen your lap to 5.5km easily by following 3 separate paths that each link back to the lake. It’s also a great starting point to link up with several other walking paths in Forest Lake. Very easy walk, flat until you reach the parking. Great wildlife around. A couple playgrounds for kids plus an outdoor gym. Public toilets at the main entrance are good, however the toilets near the primary school side of the lake don’t have a working handwashing tap.
Beautiful park with a lake and bike paddling available in the lake… There are 7 walking trails in the park with easy to tough walking levels. There is also a model train museum that one can enjoy here. There are multiple restaurants in the park, which are mostly open till 4 pm. It’s a great place for picnic in large groups.
beautiful place, can do BBQ, ride stream train, go paddle boat, enjoy afternoon tea in one spot.
Great park. Extremely clean, ideal for picnic and family day outs.
Beautiful place. Been coming here for ages. They've now made it $8 For entire day parking. Can whoever's taking care of the place keep the toilet clean. I had guests from overseas and it was embarrassing how dirty the toilets were.
Nice and quite good place for the whole family. Nice walk around the lake. The path is wheelchair and pram friendly. Toilets are close by and maintained. Playground equipment is well maintained. Plenty of parking space during the week day. Bbq areas are close by as well. Plenty of wildlife to see as well. Highly recommend going to have a look 😊😊. Dogs are allowed only on leash. Plenty of seats around the lake as well.
Nice and quite good place for the whole family. Nice walk around the pond. There are toilets close by. Bbq areas are maintained.
A beautiful Victorian park that we used to it! It’s our first choice for having a picnic! There are pedal boats that you can hire and walk on the river! Also, you can bring your bikes here, and ride among beautiful trees in the fresh forests! Watching the Billy train is also another attraction in this park! Highly recommended!
Our lovely Forest lake best place ever to live
Beautiful location to spend the whole day in the garden. You can catch the Puffing Billy train from here too.
Lovely park to walk around with doggo (on lead, or in pram 🤭) in any weather. Lots of shaded areas.
The lake is stunning when there is no boats on it.
The lake is stunning when there is no boats on it.
This is a very nice park but not for summer time!! Everything except the short open slide is burning hot. There isn't enough shade and all the tables for the bbq are on the same side so in the afternoon when the sun is very low you can't sit there.
A nice little park with BBQ facilities.
Bad thing is there is no toilet.
Bad thing is there is no toilet.
Safe ,shady fun space for kids .Our grandkids had a great time exploring the surroundings . The barbecues and gazebos were well utilized .Would have given 5 stars but the toilets were NOT nice .
Really like this leafy, shady playground for the kids, with lots of little pergolas to sit under.
4 stars as the toilets can sometimes be scary but mostly good!
4 stars as the toilets can sometimes be scary but mostly good!
Lovely playground however people Leave their rubbish everywhere and there needs more shading. We came specifically to use the bars and the bars are too hot to touch as they are not covered by any shading which seems ridiculous as to why nobody has thought about that when designing and how hot the weather gets.
Beautiful place for walking,riding,BBQ or just chilling.
Great place for a picnic or nature walk. A few great spots to watch the Puffing Billy go past as well :) Highly recommend checking Emerald Lake out!
Greenry 100%
Great playground for kids under 10 years. Lots of open space for the older ones too. It is also fenced around so the kids will always be kept safe. Toilet is nearby so you that's another plus. BBQ place available too. We went on a Wednesday lunch and it wasn't crowded. Great for extended family to hang out together.
The kids had a great time on the playground. They discovered this pole nearby. I'mwondering if it is some kind of Geocache?
Beautiful outdoor location, lots of fresh air and able to have numerous celebrations at once without interference. Needs more parking though. Lots of spots to sit, table and chairs, deck chairs and a gazebo for celebrations.
Love visiting here.
A great place to walk your dog, very popular but never crowded. The place is well kept, but wish toilets would stay open for longer.
A lot of bird life, however not all are native. Some outdoor cats, while nice, shouldn't be there.
A great place to walk your dog, very popular but never crowded. The place is well kept, but wish toilets would stay open for longer.
A lot of bird life, however not all are native. Some outdoor cats, while nice, shouldn't be there.
This is a really beautiful parkland and it’s an idyllic spot to enjoy nature, with plenty of picnic areas and playgrounds.
I take my beautiful daughter and family to the parkland on weekends to just relax and enjoy the nature and playground as she loves to spend hours with other kids at this place especially in the morning and evening.
#LoveForestLake
I take my beautiful daughter and family to the parkland on weekends to just relax and enjoy the nature and playground as she loves to spend hours with other kids at this place especially in the morning and evening.
#LoveForestLake
Beautiful area, lots of space and play areas. Family parks and plenty of picnic areas.
Great little playground. Plenty to do and play on with our granddaughter.
The equipment and picnic tables were all clean and in working order.
Lots of families there making the moated of the day.
Best of all they had baby swings... so hard to find these.
The equipment and picnic tables were all clean and in working order.
Lots of families there making the moated of the day.
Best of all they had baby swings... so hard to find these.
This a nice quiet little park, tucked away from the road surrounded by trees.
It's a small playground but lots of climbing and different sections to tailor to different ages.
Bbq area and seating makes it a nice lunch location.
Downside, no toilets.
It's a small playground but lots of climbing and different sections to tailor to different ages.
Bbq area and seating makes it a nice lunch location.
Downside, no toilets.
A surprisingly beautiful park, tucked away in Pallara.
It has a really nice field, adjacent to a shaded seating area with public BBQs. There is a big playground, and nice gardens with Natal Plums.
This park is next to the Brookbent Dog Park, which is the best dog park I have ever been to.
It has a really nice field, adjacent to a shaded seating area with public BBQs. There is a big playground, and nice gardens with Natal Plums.
This park is next to the Brookbent Dog Park, which is the best dog park I have ever been to.
A beautiful and well maintained park. There are many varieties of water birds, including waterhens, teals, yellow fronted lapwings, egrets, black swans, black headed ibis, and pelicans. You can take a relaxing walk around the lake or sit and enjoy the beauty. There are benches to sit down.
Free parking is available on site.
There is also a children's play area.
Free parking is available on site.
There is also a children's play area.
I love going for a walk around Forest Lake,and have reviewed it before.
You will see numerous bird life,feed the ducks and swans if you like.
There are always water dragons posing on the rocks,sunning themselves.Look close and you should see some turtles as well.We even spotted an eel.
This time around there were two black swans with a couple of babies,very friendly..
There is a good playground and one area for some exercise equipment to try if you're feeling up to it.
Various spots for a picnic and it's very popular for on leash dog walking.
You will see numerous bird life,feed the ducks and swans if you like.
There are always water dragons posing on the rocks,sunning themselves.Look close and you should see some turtles as well.We even spotted an eel.
This time around there were two black swans with a couple of babies,very friendly..
There is a good playground and one area for some exercise equipment to try if you're feeling up to it.
Various spots for a picnic and it's very popular for on leash dog walking.
Playground is awesome, but there are NO toilets & NO BBQ's.
Great playground! My family hosted our annual Easter Egg Hunt here ! It was such an amazing park especially if you have toddlers as the park is fully fenced off , great bbq area , alot of shade ! Family orientated! My kids loved the flying fox ☺️ A MUST : PLEASE BRING INSECT REPELLENT !
Refurbed for both adults and kids, it's great
It's a nice, clean park. Visitors in general look after it upon leaving. Great addition to the kids play area. Outdoor gym. Great seating area. Beautiful flower arch. Plenty of open and shade areas.
A beautiful reserve, with a stunning walk through grassed areas next to the water. Unfortunately, the mosquitoes are terrible at this time of year. Repellant is a necessity. Many birds to be seen! Stunning!
Swimming here is fabulous on an incoming tide from about two hours after low tide until high tide, when the lagoon is open to the sea. Otherwise the water is “lakey” ie green, soupy and a bit smelly.
You can swim a long way towards the beach. Watch for the odd oyster shell on the left hand side after you go around the bend and are closer to the sea as you can cut your feet.
Great for little kids to paddle in.
You can swim a long way towards the beach. Watch for the odd oyster shell on the left hand side after you go around the bend and are closer to the sea as you can cut your feet.
Great for little kids to paddle in.
Giday folk here's another review from your average Joe aye
This park is great now as the Logan Council has updated the amenities New surveillance cameras New toilets covered gym area, New covered kids play area all new equipment, new seating, New electric Barbeques, there's the Memorial area for those who sacrificed there life's so we could have a better life it's a Beautiful spot for a get together whether it's family or friends whatever it's a lovely place to go Check it out folks it's a peaceful place...
This park is great now as the Logan Council has updated the amenities New surveillance cameras New toilets covered gym area, New covered kids play area all new equipment, new seating, New electric Barbeques, there's the Memorial area for those who sacrificed there life's so we could have a better life it's a Beautiful spot for a get together whether it's family or friends whatever it's a lovely place to go Check it out folks it's a peaceful place...
A great little park with a small children’s playground, plenty of shade and a small path for walking. The park has a small grassland area too, with parking on the side of the nearby road. A very quiet park to visit when passing through.
Lovely place to stroll around with the family. There are a few play grounds in the area for the kids. Path is shared for walkers and cyclist. Pretty chill place.
There is free live music every first and forth Sunday of each month from 3pm to 6pm. What a great way to unwind.
There is free live music every first and forth Sunday of each month from 3pm to 6pm. What a great way to unwind.
Nice park.
It's a good small park for local community. They upgraded recently which is good for kids. Also added sitting area where parents can sit and chat even can do small parties.there is separate gated area for dogs where they can play freely.there is no restroom and barbecue facility.
over all it is good and clean park.
over all it is good and clean park.
Great fun for kids of all ages! Highly reccomend visiting with a picnic rug and some refreshments. Toilets are also on site and water fountains.
The park is undergoing work with a new lawn planted and a kids play area underway. My kids and I find it a nice relaxing place. The spaciousness of the park, allowing kids to run about or play soccer, combined with footpath around the park that kids like to ride their bikes. Then we have the trees where we enjoy picnics. Kids play areas make it even more enjoyable for the kids. There are shaded sitting areas for family get together as well. There is also a fountain area which puts a nice finish to the entire park.
Great activities for children from 1upwards.
Love that it was wheelchair accessible and included perks you don't often get like a flying fox, large sustainable/nature play areas and diggers
Love that it was wheelchair accessible and included perks you don't often get like a flying fox, large sustainable/nature play areas and diggers
Nice, fun spot. Good playground allowing for lots of imagination. Toilets and barbecue area. There was a coffee van there Saturday morning too.
Good park
Great nature based and adventure playground in a beautiful estuary side location, with fishing facilities too. Toilets and BBQs available. Read more at
Great playground with a bike track around it. There are two shaded areas with plenty of benches for BBQ next to the playground. There's also an air pump for bikes which is a great idea.
This is the third time I've been to this park and up until now have been so impressed with how it has been set up and maintained. Unfortunately though there is so much rubbish around, the tables are dirty evidently someone has chosen to leave all there alcohol empty bottles, kebab sticks and party gear for someone else to clean up. So sad..... it's a park designed to encourage kids and pets to visit yet broken glass is scattered over the pathway. Hopefully it's not going to stay this way! The pop up library from Brisbane City Council is here today
This is a park in Forest Lake … it is not The Lion Club at Richlands
Nor is it a place to buy Lions Christmas Cakes
The phone number on this site is a private number and needs to be removed
Nor is it a place to buy Lions Christmas Cakes
The phone number on this site is a private number and needs to be removed
Nice Reserve by the estuary with something for everybody. Nice smooth walkways wondering along the edge of the estuary.
BBQs in a few areas with good shade nearby.
Great playground areas for the kids with plenty to keep them amused.
BBQs in a few areas with good shade nearby.
Great playground areas for the kids with plenty to keep them amused.
Would be good for 2 partitions so little dogs can be safe from other big dogs
Beautiful location.
2 vehicle entrances is great.
Awesome playground and walk path.
Coffee & food vans there. Nice community atmosphere.
2 vehicle entrances is great.
Awesome playground and walk path.
Coffee & food vans there. Nice community atmosphere.
A great park for a Crossfit style workout. I prefer to bring my own kettlebells rather than relying on the fixed, vandal-proof units. A couple of chin-up bars, parallel bars plus Olympic rings in 3 lengths add to the experience.
A quiet little park, great BBQ facilities and playground for little kids. You can always be guaranteed a spot here verse the busy bbqs around the lake on a weekend...
Great spot for an evening stroll, good little playground for kids with a couple of fall hazards for smaller children so keep them supervised. Rope maze is good fun! Great pathways with some beautiful scenery along the way. Toilets weren't very clean, and the carparks weren't busy.
BBQs and a small playground for quick family escapes
Lovely walk that feeds into the dog park and carries on to other parks.
Lovely scenery, clean bbqs and toilets, great for the kids with lots of lawn and play equipment and even has table tennis and bats, might want to bring your own ping pong balls
Great park. Has a dog park, playground, field, workout space and BBQ & seating area. Always a few people around taking advantage of the facilities. Not a lot of dogs at the park though. Have been here quite a few times and have only ever seen dogs twice. It is very new and still getting development close by so sure that will increase over time. Our puppy loves it here 😍
Went here for the first time today. Word of warning: the sprinkles go off outside the entrance wetting the path on Wednesday at 9am, inside two areas of the playground wetting half the equipment and picnic tables at 10 and 10.30am.
Other than that surprise, it was a good playground. Lots if shade, and lots of sun. Fully enclosed, lots of things for little kids to do and play with. You can take a blanket and have a picnic, public toilets right outside the gate. You can stay all day if you take everything you need.
Other than that surprise, it was a good playground. Lots if shade, and lots of sun. Fully enclosed, lots of things for little kids to do and play with. You can take a blanket and have a picnic, public toilets right outside the gate. You can stay all day if you take everything you need.
Clean and tidy, highly recommended, thanks Brisbane Council.
A nice walk and neatly maintained with a large pond with some ducks. Water Dragons are fun to see in summer and spring. The creek is a little yet to be desired and lacks water, just a nice little walk.
Nice & new park with state of the art play equipment. Plenty of open space to play football & other sports. Good shade for the kids playing on the slides & swing, and those at the picnic tables.
Only draw back (that needs improving) is the lack of rubbish bins, given the number of picnic tables that can be utilised. Also, onsite parking is mainly on-street and not plentiful in availability. The dedicated off road parking area is much bigger, but situated too far away from the picnic tables and kids play equipment.
Only draw back (that needs improving) is the lack of rubbish bins, given the number of picnic tables that can be utilised. Also, onsite parking is mainly on-street and not plentiful in availability. The dedicated off road parking area is much bigger, but situated too far away from the picnic tables and kids play equipment.
Love walking my little baby dog...so peaceful
This is a more acceptable park. There is lots to see and do here. Dogs and children will love the freedom here and their is a water feature closer to the front which makes for some nice aesthetics. The old playground has been accompanied by a new one with intriguing play concepts such as a giant xylophone. Overall, I would recommend this park to anyone with pets or anyone who wants to catch a breath of the wild.
Water and BBQ facilities nearby the playground
Needs to be well maintained. Toilets most essential
Nice park for kids!
It is good and if you're lucky, you get to see the Puffing Billy train.
Good spot for kids with 2 playground, toilets, covered tables and chairs and lots of grassy space to run around
A nice park for jogging,
I went there in the morning and evening.
Its quiet, fresh air... i see people walk with dogs.
And also they have bbq facilities!
I went there in the morning and evening.
Its quiet, fresh air... i see people walk with dogs.
And also they have bbq facilities!
Small park area adjacent to the Puffing Billy station. Plenty of shade. Kids playground. Loss of nearby cafes. Public toilets available 24 hours a day with sharps disposal. Convenient to the town area.
Nice park. Lots of ducks there. Fun place for kids
Great bike paths to take the kids for a ride, there are often many friendly locals walking their dogs, it's a pleasant area.