The Lake Parklands — Attraction in Brisbane City

The Lake Parklands is one of those places that's more hype than substance in terms of being an attraction. Consisting of a small artificial "lake" (owing to the filtration system probaby more accurately a large pond) with small areas with tables and a small play area dotted around the circumference, it's home to fish, water fowl and reptiles.

Walking paths surround the entirety of the lake, and Brisbane Council provides wifi via Telstra Air. Mosquitoes and other biting insects are abundant, which leaves this area largely the domain of locals speed walking their dogs or going for a run. Despite being prime for it, there is no use of water craft such as paddle boards allowed, in addition to no fishing and no swimming.

That seriously limits the utility of the "lake" to looking at it or taking pictures of it if you dare to brave the biting insects or live in one of the surrounding houses. This is more of a place for locals, rather than a destination from other parts of the city. It's essentially just a pathway around water and little else. With such limited use in mind, one can't help but wonder why it is rate payers are left paying for this giant...

The Lake Parklands are an amazingly beautiful place for the family. There's everything from an amputation where you can occasionally catch people practising various things. I went with a mate who is a Flow Arts Performed (fire twirling to those who don't know), and he also teaches it. He also does other creative arts like modelling and other theatrical arts.

Today, I came across the nicest man playing a bamboo flute to which beautifully carried across the whole lake parklands. He said he is there mosy weekdays between 11 and 1ish (sorry, my memory is a little spoty. I can't remember how long he is there, but he starts at 11).

The playground, that is just near the stage. Looks like it would be great for kids. I plan to take my kids back someday.

The parth that follows the shore of the lake is a beautiful place for photography. Even for someone disabled like myself.

P.s. the amenities are clean and well...

The lake and the surrounding parks are one of the major community assets of the Forest Lake suburb. The walking track around the lake is patronised from early morning until late at night and the city council has to be congratulated for continuing to keep the lake weed at bay with a well publicised long term management plan which includes water quality along with flora and fauna. Another huge bonus are the public spaces dotted around the lake shore including two children's play areas, two toilet blocks and four double BBQs which are free for the public to use. This is the naming feature of the suburb and one that all residents and the city can feel...