New Farm Park
New Farm Park
4.5
6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Saturday
6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Sunday
6:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Katrina L
Sydney, Australia12 contributions
Aug. 2023
What a wonderful place to relax under the big trees by the river. Just hop off the River Cat at New Farm.
Written 12 August 2023
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Brian T
London, UK6,782 contributions
Feb. 2023
I visited this suburban park for the first time in February 2023, and was quite impressed with how pretty the park was, and the variety of activities it offered visitors.
New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest parks. It’s a heritage-listed park, designed by Albert Herbert Foster and created in 1914. The Brisbane River forms one boundary to the park, and the historic Brisbane Powerhouse complex edges the park to the east.
The park provides for a variety of low-key pleasures and interests. There’s open spaces for sports activities. There’s shady areas for picnics; the jacaranda trees are plentiful but were not in flower at the time of our visit, though the poinciana trees were a blaze of fiery red, and very beautiful. The park also has a very pretty rose garden. One historical feature of the park is the bandstand rotunda built in 1915.
Set amongst the giant fig trees there’s an extensive playground for the youngsters, containing swings, rides, a fort and a huge climbing frame. It’s a shady spot for the youngsters to have fun.
There’s some interesting modern sculptures in the park. The park also has barbecues, toilet facilities, and a kiosk for coffee, ice-creams and snacks, though the prices there were bordering on extortionate.
The park is easily accessible. The CityCat stops at a pier on the park’s river frontage, and local buses ply nearby Brunswick Street.
It’s a pleasant spot to visit.
New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest parks. It’s a heritage-listed park, designed by Albert Herbert Foster and created in 1914. The Brisbane River forms one boundary to the park, and the historic Brisbane Powerhouse complex edges the park to the east.
The park provides for a variety of low-key pleasures and interests. There’s open spaces for sports activities. There’s shady areas for picnics; the jacaranda trees are plentiful but were not in flower at the time of our visit, though the poinciana trees were a blaze of fiery red, and very beautiful. The park also has a very pretty rose garden. One historical feature of the park is the bandstand rotunda built in 1915.
Set amongst the giant fig trees there’s an extensive playground for the youngsters, containing swings, rides, a fort and a huge climbing frame. It’s a shady spot for the youngsters to have fun.
There’s some interesting modern sculptures in the park. The park also has barbecues, toilet facilities, and a kiosk for coffee, ice-creams and snacks, though the prices there were bordering on extortionate.
The park is easily accessible. The CityCat stops at a pier on the park’s river frontage, and local buses ply nearby Brunswick Street.
It’s a pleasant spot to visit.
Written 19 March 2023
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Agnes L
Salt Lake City, UT102 contributions
Mar. 2023
If you have kids, this definitely the park to visit. Leave the car at home and jump on a CityCat or on a bus. Parking around the park and in the park fills up quickly, so not a good option. The playground is one the best in Brisbane. It also has a large rose collection so there is a bit of interest for everyone.
Written 12 March 2023
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Libby S
Brisbane, Australia15 contributions
Apr. 2022
Gorgeous park with the most beautiful rose gardens. We had our wedding photos taken here and they are just gorgeous. Great kids playground too.
Written 16 October 2022
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Michael-4551
Caloundra, Australia5,458 contributions
Sep. 2022
Visited on Tuesday 20th September. I hadn't been there for a few years so decided to check out the park. It was late arvo and still busy. It was good seeing the spring flowers on display. Well worth going to check out.
Written 22 September 2022
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BoomerLite
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
Aug. 2022
Did the boardwalk from New Farm Park Rivercat to Tenneriffe, then looped back thru New Farm Village for refreshments and thru New Farm Park to return to the Rivercat platform. Nice park with a big rose garden, about 50% of plants first flowering in August.
Written 31 August 2022
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand3,824 contributions
Jul. 2022
A brilliant community park. We were there on a sunny Saturday and there were people everywhere - children playing sport, families having picnics and an excellent food market near the Powerhouse. Lots of happy smiling people. Brilliant! In particular check out the market if you're in Brisbane on a Saturday.
Written 1 August 2022
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Jeff M
Perth, Australia112 contributions
Mar. 2021
Usually a busy park with many families coming to hang out and have picnics. Fresh air out in the open area far from roads is a noticeable difference of this park to others. Not many playgrounds, okay for hanging out and hosting a picnic.
Written 5 October 2021
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mrdom
6,347 contributions
Apr. 2021 • Solo
Aside from muddy bits, this is a very impressive large suburban park with gardens, lawns, big trees and decent facilities. The big problem is the cycleway cutting the park off from waterfront access.
Written 6 April 2021
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Oscar Smith
Newcastle, Australia2,554 contributions
Aug. 2020 • Solo
It is a park, but really it was just a big open dpace. Would be so much better with some exercise equipment
Written 30 August 2020
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Topsi7
Glasgow, United Kingdom10 contributions
Can you book a space for a birthday party?
MargaretDTam
Brisbane, Australia23 contributions
I have not had to do this but I believe one can. They have designated areas which can be booked. Best to go on Brisbane City's Website and look up New Farm Park for further information brisbane.qld.gov.au and look up bookings at New Farm Park.
AussieRodgers
Mooloolaba, Australia5 contributions
Is it suitable venue for an evening picnic?
Chris M
173 contributions
Yes an evening picnic would be lovely and there are quite a few BBQ areas but I am not sure what time the gates close so make sure u don't get your car parked in
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Farm Park
- Hotels near New Farm Park:
- (0.38 km) Edward Lodge
- (0.40 km) Powerhouse Apartments & Terraces
- (1.21 km) Spicers Balfour Hotel
- (1.11 km) Heal House
- (1.46 km) Il Mondo Boutique Hotel
- Restaurants near New Farm Park:
- (0.23 km) Comedy Clubs
- (0.31 km) Bar Alto
- (0.45 km) New Farm Deli & Cafe
- (0.32 km) Joedy's Cafe
- (0.29 km) End of the Road Coffee
- Attractions near New Farm Park:
- (0.00 km) New Farm Library
- (0.01 km) Zoccer Sports - Bubble Soccer
- (0.23 km) Brisbane Powerhouse
- (0.20 km) New Farm Bowls Club
- (0.49 km) The Vino Bus - Winery Tours