About this place
What to expect
A visit to Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve is a wonderful way to cool down and enjoy nature. Located on the Brisbane River in Chuwar, this much-loved destination offers a relaxing riverside escape where visitors can reconnect with nature, enjoy family-friendly recreation and experience the rich cultural heritage of the area. Colleges Crossing is a special place for the community and remains culturally significant to the Traditional Owners and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. For generations, it has been a popular destination for picnics, sport, tourism, water activities and the continuation of important cultural practices and connections. Today, visitors can explore totem landscape features, educational and interpretive signage, and public artworks that celebrate the area's history and deep connection to Country. Families will love the nature-inspired playground, complete with shade sails, a giant climbing frame, slides, linking ropes and a climbing wall. There is also a bird's nest swing, stepping stones, spinning disc, toddler bouncer and dinosaur sandpit dig. Nearby picnic shelters and public amenities make the reserve an ideal location for birthday parties, family gatherings and day trips. Expansive grassy areas provide plenty of space for recreation, while walking tracks, bike and scooter paths encourage visitors to explore the parklands. The Brisbane River offers opportunities for fishing, birdwatching, canoeing and kayaking. After a day of activity, relax with a picnic or barbecue.