Sports and recreation programs
Brisbane City Council offers residents of all ages and abilities an exciting and diverse range of recreation programs. These Council initiatives encourage residents from all walks of life to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.
Brisbane will be your backdrop, with its many parks, pools, waterways and venues. Council offers a range of options, from fun and relaxing activities such as meditation and Chinese painting, to high energy activities like abseiling, dancing and exercise classes.
Experience the different ways you, your family and friends can actively enjoy Australia's new world city.
Active Parks
Active Parks offers you a chance to enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle in Brisbane's great outdoors. There are activities available for everyone including tree climbing, fitness classes and kayaking. Check out what's on offer in the Active Parks program. To find out more about park facilities, including disability access, search the park by suburb.
Gonewalking
Gonewalking groups are led by trained volunteer Walk Organisers and offer a range of walk types including parents with prams, bush walks, health and fitness or leisure walks. Walking groups vary in pace from slow to medium fast to suit your pace.
Real Adventure Women (RAW)
The Real Adventure Women (RAW) program provides women 16 years and over with a wide range of recreation activities. RAW encourages all women, regardless of fitness and location, to step outside of their comfort zone and try something new and adventurous. Discover an activity to inspire you in the RAW program.
Growing Older and Living Dangerously (GOLD)
The GOLD program provides free or low-cost activities for residents 50 years and over. Gold 'n' Kids (GnK) activities are also available. This program is for grandparents and their grandchildren, aged four years and over. It enables both generations to enjoy participating in activities together.
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Chill Out
Get Wild
Discover Brisbane’s wild side when you take part in the Get Wild program. Activities include guided walks, bird watching and canoeing. Explore the range of activities and their availability.
Black Diamonds
Council's Black Diamonds program is designed for young Murri and Islander people. Activities include sport and recreation, arts and culture and the Stylin' UP program. Find out what's on and how to get involved.
