TOOWOOMBA offers heaps for youngsters, but parents need to be "willing to put time into their children's lives".

That's the overwhelming message from The Chronicle's Facebook likers discussing claims that the Garden City does not offer enough activities for kids.

The discussion was sparked by one of our Facebook likers claiming Toowoomba lacked "things for kids".

That prompted disagreement from other likers.

Ella Louise Woodfield said there was heaps for children to do in Toowoomba.

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"Parks with green grass, play cafes, sports clubs, musical classes, etc," she said.

"People just need to be willing to put their time into their children's lives, not pay someone to make the fun for them."

Sharon Knox said there was no need to build activity centres for children.

"They need to use their imagination and go out and make their own fun without it costing anything and getting in to trouble.

"Bike riding, climb Table Top, volunteer somewhere …"

Other suggestions included:

• Build a go kart track and teach kids how to drive - Benjamin Smith
• Ride a bike/start a hobby/volunteer/play outside/go for a walk/throw a ball/start a social group/join a club etc. There are plenty things to do if you put your mind to it - Mark Anderson
• Pack a picnic and go to the park. Take the kids to the Airport with an ice cream to watch planes come in. It is easy if you put in some effort. Don't need to spend much. - Coralie Milne
• Discover sailing at the Darling Downs Sailing Club at Cooby Dam. Check out website for sail days!! Great family fun - Bron T'isme
• The Dr Who fan group meets every second month - Brigit Green
• I'm a volunteer at Highfields Pioneer Village and DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum. If we can get the help and support, not just money but extra helpers too, DownsSteam can give Toowoomba it's very own tourist train complete with a steam locomotive - Damo Chalker