Laurel Bank Park
Laurel Bank Park
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1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
1:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
Laurel Bank Park is a beautiful 4.5 hectare parkland close to Toowoomba's city centre, featuring spectacular manicured gardens, a scented garden, a collection of exotic trees, a playground, picnic area, gazebo and croquet greens. Beautiful year-round, but known for its sublime spring displays and avenues of cherry blossoms, it is most magnificent during Carnival of Flowers each September. The Scented Gardens, are a 'garden within a garden' created from ideas presented by the Downs Association of the Blind, and feature fragrant blooms, herbs and shrubs in raised beds. The park came into being in 1932 when Darling Downs Building Society Managing Director, Mr Samuel George Stephens, donated the land to the people of Toowoomba, with the City Council official custodian. Prior to gifting the land, Mr Stephens improved it with shrubs and flowers, and was known to many as 'the man of flowers'.
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- MEKtravelsBrisbane, Australia71 contributionsMake this your first stop if you love flowers and TopiaryExcellent park, far less crowded during the Carnival/Festival of Flowers than Queens Park, would love to come back to see the displays in full bloom. We visited right at the beginning of festival in September on a Sunday afternoon. The viewing platform was great, will be fabulous in a week or so when all the flowers are out. Great live band, food trucks on a Sunday afternoon. The topiary bushes will be great too in a week or two. Lots of tulips. This park is a must visit in Toowoomba, personally I preferred it over Queens Park as it’s far less crowded.Visited September 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 3 September 2023
- Wendy D1 contributionPromenade.Council has been working very hard on this year’s display for the September Carnival of Flowers month. I like the addition of food vans, we were ready to go, but deciding to buy some food and we had a picnic under the shade. A lovely meetup with our group.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 24 September 2023
- Gail C11 contributionsToowoomba's Carnival Of Flowers - a must seeWe visited Toowoomba and its Laurel Bank Park in September 2023 specifically for the Carnival of Flowers and, more specifically, for the Carnival Parade. The parade was delightful and you could see all the hard work in making the floats that the local groups had put in. The parade finished in Laurel Bank Park and the flower bed displays there were an absolute picture.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 27 September 2023
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Lorna W
Houghton-le-Spring, UK73 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
The park itself is beautiful and the flowers on display for the carnival were beautiful. Its so quiet considering how close it is to the main city centre
Written 12 October 2023
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Lyn M
278 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
This park is a must do when in Toowoomba. Have been here a few times, but this time was unbelievable. The garden has so many gorgeous displays, and the colours are magnificent. Full credit to the people who do the planting. It was an amazing experience. ⚘️🌻👌👌👌👌
Written 11 October 2023
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Gail C
11 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
We visited Toowoomba and its Laurel Bank Park in September 2023 specifically for the Carnival of Flowers and, more specifically, for the Carnival Parade. The parade was delightful and you could see all the hard work in making the floats that the local groups had put in.
The parade finished in Laurel Bank Park and the flower bed displays there were an absolute picture.
The parade finished in Laurel Bank Park and the flower bed displays there were an absolute picture.
Written 27 September 2023
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Wendy D
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Council has been working very hard on this year’s display for the September Carnival of Flowers month. I like the addition of food vans, we were ready to go, but deciding to buy some food and we had a picnic under the shade. A lovely meetup with our group.
Written 24 September 2023
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MEKtravels
Brisbane, Australia71 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Excellent park, far less crowded during the Carnival/Festival of Flowers than Queens Park, would love to come back to see the displays in full bloom. We visited right at the beginning of festival in September on a Sunday afternoon. The viewing platform was great, will be fabulous in a week or so when all the flowers are out. Great live band, food trucks on a Sunday afternoon. The topiary bushes will be great too in a week or two. Lots of tulips. This park is a must visit in Toowoomba, personally I preferred it over Queens Park as it’s far less crowded.
Written 3 September 2023
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dale r
Maryborough, Australia8 contributions
May 2023
Laurel Bank Park was one of the best gardens we have been to, Stunning gardens in a small space, Just a great place to rest and smell the roses.
Written 21 June 2023
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Donna S
Cambooya, Australia86 contributions
Sep. 2022
The display at Carnival of Flowers time is always worth seeing. Amazing display with imaginative designs.
Written 19 March 2023
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juliamitchell13
Moree, Australia129 contributions
Sep. 2022
Absolutely stunning!!! Visited during the Flower Festival and was just amazed that for sure a reasonably small space you could experience so many beautiful flowers.
I felt like I was in heaven.
I felt like I was in heaven.
Written 25 January 2023
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bbsydney96
Sydney, Australia621 contributions
Sep. 2022
Laurel Bank Park was the highlight of our visit to Toowoomba for the Carnival of Flowers. It is spectacular. The displays are beautiful and the work that has gone into presenting the park as it is must be ENORMOUS. We went on a Monday morning and the crowd wasn't too bad at all.
Written 22 September 2022
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621dougw
Gold Coast, Australia264 contributions
Sep. 2022
Visited Laurel bank twice during the Flower Festival. What an amazing floral display. The best in the City. Highly recommend.
Written 22 September 2022
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Dee507
Toowoomba, Australia4 contributions
Is there a BBQ there
Valandwayne
Toowoomba, Australia32 contributions
Yes there are a couple
frangipani4444
1 contribution
Hi is there a cost to do the twilight tour and is this a guided tour or do you wonder around by yourself thankyou
Hendrik F
Toowoomba, Australia28 contributions
Hi there,
There are no charges to visit Laurel Bank Park
Yes you just stroll along by youselve
Laurel bank have BBQ's??? And is it a good place to have a baby shower??
Rachel D
183 contributions
I don't remember see BBQ's when I was there but there could be some. I would say tha g it would be a lovely place for a baby shower.
Is there an entrance fee to laurel bank park?
craig a
Toowoomba, Australia29 contributions
No there is not it is free all year round. The best time of year is spring with the garden festival
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- Laurel Bank Park is open:
- Mon - Fri 1:00 am - 12:00 am
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