Sir John Chandler Park at Indooroopilly

Pirate ship playground at Sir John Chandler Park.

It’ll feel like you’ve discovered a hidden treasure at Sir John Chandler Park. Perfectly located in the leafy inner western suburb of Indooroopilly, it is a fully fenced pirate ship playground with stunning views of the river.

The kids will have a ball on the modern equipment while parents are sure to appreciate the serenity of this expansive, green parkland located only 15 minutes from Brisbane city.

Sir John Chandler Park Playground

Sitting at the end of Meiers Road, adjacent to the Indooroopilly Golf Club, you’ll find a riverside oasis at Sir John Chandler Park. There is plenty of room to run and play for the whole family including the friendly family dog.

A jacaranda tree lined path leads to a pirate themed playground in the centre of the parklands which feels right at home overlooking the twists and turns of the Brisbane River.

The pirate ship is packed with cool details like steering wheels, binoculars, cannons, treasure chests and other fun, educational games. True to the theme, little buccaneers can scale up a net ladder to enter the ship or smaller legs might find the stairs an easier alternative.

Underneath the ship at ground level are a pair of mini hammocks, a porthole window and musical instruments which are great toddler friendly inclusions. Accompanying the ship are some playground favourites including swing set, crab shaped see saw, shark bouncer and a UFO like seated spinner.

Apart from the fantastic looking playground, you’ll also immediately notice that it’s fully fenced which is particularly important given the playground backs onto the river.

There are two picnic tables within the fence boundary so you can enjoy a picnic lunch knowing your Brisbane Kids are safe as they play. Additional picnic shelters are located at various spots throughout the parklands making this a great birthday party park.

Your four legged friends are also in for a treat with a massive, off leash dog area that runs almost the entire length of the park and allows for them to enjoy the space as much as you will.

OUR TOP TIP – Don’t forget to pack fire starting gear for the wood fired BBQs.

Imagination Factor at Sir John Chandler Park

The pirate ship theme here is super obvious which gives children a nice prompt for pretend games and is an easy one for the parents to get involved. There’s so many features to engage little adventurers and the size of the multi-level ship leads to plenty of opportunities for collaborative play.

The park itself is a beautiful backdrop for nature play with rolling hills, river views, dozens of different tree species and ample space to explore the great outdoors.

Accessibility at Sir John Chandler Park

The playground is located approximately 300 metres from the main car park and is connected via a concrete footpath. Most of the other picnic facilities are located off the path on relatively flat, grassy terrain. The only toilets are situated at the entrance to the car park so keep this in mind when visiting the playground.

Sir John Chandler Park Features

Fully fenced playground
Accessible toilets nearby
Soft fall and rubber base
Partially shaded
Pirate ship themed playground
Swings including toddler swing and nest swing
Musical instruments
Domed spinner
Sea creature see saw
Picnic tables
Many picnic shelters located throughout the park
Huge, unfenced off leash dog area
Walking tracks
River views
Wood fired BBQs
Large car park

Other nearby riverside parks also include UQ Playground at St Lucia and Sherwood Arboretum.

What We Thought of Sir John Chandler Park

We think Sir John Chandler Park Indooroopilly is a bit of a hidden gem with its fully fenced playground and lovely, shady surroundings. The park is so spacious it’ll seem like you have the whole place to yourself, especially during a midweek visit.

Put this one on your picnic spot list and enjoy the peacefulness of this riverside paradise.

Review written by Brisbane parent Vanessa.