Jindalee is a Brisbane River suburb in the south-west with a riverside playground and skate park, a council swimming pool and a public boat ramp, so it works as an easy half-day out. It sits about 15 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, beside the Centenary Motorway.
Most families come for the park beside Centenary Bridge, then add a swim at the pool or a walk along the riverside path. It is a suburb for local outings rather than a destination, so plan it around one or two of the stops below.
The riverside park and playground at Amazons Place
The main park sits on the river next to Centenary Bridge. The playground, known as Amazons Place Park, is fully fenced. It has a rope climbing pyramid, spring riders, swings (including a basket swing and a toddler swing), a seesaw, a play fort with climbing nets and two slides. A shade sail covers the playground, and there are shaded picnic tables and a gazebo.
Over the hill is a concrete skate park with ramps, rails, ledges, banks, a metal half pipe, a half bowl and a BMX pump track. There is also a basketball half court and a pickleball court. The skate park cannot be seen from the playground, so keep that in mind if you have children of different ages. Accessible toilets are on site, and wide concrete shared paths run along the river. Getting to the pump track and play equipment means crossing grassy hills.
The park has no street entrance of its own. Park on Amazons Place and walk about 300 metres along the riverside path.
Jindalee Boat Ramp Park and the river
If you have a boat or a canoe, Jindalee Boat Ramp Park at 99 Mt Ommaney Drive has a double boat ramp, a canoe ramp and a single pontoon. It is run by Brisbane City Council.
You do not need a boat to enjoy the river here. The shared path along the bank is flat and wide, and the water views run up to the Centenary Bridge.
Swimming at Jindalee Pool
Jindalee Pool at 11 Yallambee Road is a Brisbane City Council pool with a 50 m outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, a children’s splash pad and a kiosk. It has an accessible entrance and accessible facilities.
Entry is $7.25 for adults (15 and over) and $5.40 for children aged 2 to 14. Children under 2 swim free. A family pass for one adult and two children is $15.55, and two adults with two children is $22.10. Council lists opening hours as Monday to Friday 5 am to 7 pm, Saturday 6 am to 6 pm and Sunday 7 am to 6 pm, with public holiday hours of 9 am to 5 pm. The pool is closed on Christmas Day and Good Friday. Lanes and sections close at times for training and events, so check the council page or ring the pool on 07 3376 1002 before you go.
Planning your visit
- How long: about 1 to 2 hours for the park, or half a day if you add the pool.
- Cost: the parks are free. The pool charges entry (see above).
- What to bring: a hat and sunscreen, water, and swimmers and a towel if you are going to the pool.
- Accessibility: accessible toilets at the riverside park, wide concrete shared paths, and an accessible entrance at the pool.
- Shopping: two large retail centres sit east of the Centenary Motorway, separated by Sinnamon Road.
Getting there and parking
Jindalee is about 15 km by road from the Brisbane CBD, about 20 minutes by car without traffic. The Centenary Motorway enters the suburb over Centenary Bridge from Kenmore.
For the riverside playground, park on Amazons Place and walk the riverside path. The pool has street parking only on the surrounding streets.
No train line serves Jindalee. Several Transport for Brisbane bus routes serve the suburb, some only on weekends or in weekday peaks, so plan your trip with the Translink Journey Planner or call 13 12 30.
Council’s pages cover the Jindalee Pool and river boat ramps and pontoons. Details can change, so check before you go.
Nearby
- Rocks Riverside Park – another Brisbane River park with a playground.
- Indooroopilly – a bigger shopping and riverside day out on the other side of the river.
- Sherwood Arboretum – a bush and picnic stop on the river.
- Darra – parks and Vietnamese food a short drive away.
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Quick answers
What is there to do in Jindalee?
Visit the fenced riverside playground and skate park at Amazons Place, swim at Jindalee Pool, or launch a boat or canoe at Jindalee Boat Ramp Park.
Is the Jindalee playground fenced?
Yes, the Amazons Place Park playground is fully fenced. The skate park is over the hill and out of sight of it.
How much is Jindalee Pool?
Adults pay $7.25 and children aged 2 to 14 pay $5.40. Under 2s are free. Family passes start at $15.55.
How far is Jindalee from Brisbane CBD?
About 15 km by road, about 20 minutes by car without traffic.
Is there parking at the Jindalee riverside park?
There is no car park at the park itself. Park on Amazons Place and walk about 300 metres along the riverside path.
Is there a train to Jindalee?
No. Buses serve the suburb, so use the Translink Journey Planner.
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