A stroll through the State Heritage listed Queens Park and Botanic Gardens is an absolute must for any visitor to the Garden City. Set across more than 25 picturesque hectares, the parkland has been enjoyed by generations of locals and regional visitors since it first opened to the public in the late 1800s. It's a beautiful calm space where nature showcases its seasonal offerings, alongside the city's bustling CBD. In spring and summer, riotous colour spots garden beds in a shout out to the warmer weather, while autumn obliges with its own radiant show. Dollops of red and orange swirl across the landscape as the leaves of giant deciduous trees transform and fall, laying a textured, multi-coloured carpet underneath. A variety of community activities and annual events are also hosted at Queens Park and Botanic Gardens with Toowoomba's internationally renowned Carnival of Flowers and its signature Flower, Food and Wine Festival leading the way.

Picnic facilities include gas BBQs and covered picnic tables and toilets. A fully fenced playground caters for many age groups. The area is wheel chair friendly with an all ability swing. This facility offers two tennis courts with lights, three football (soccer) fields, a cricket oval with a turf wicket, cricket nets with artificial grass, a basketball half-court and playground equipment. There's also a clubhouse, featuring a canteen, meeting room, toilets and showers, on site.

Playgrounds, barbecue facilities and skateparks have been closed following the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will be reviewed following recommendations and advice provided by the State and Federal Governments. Garnet Lehmann park is a popular park which forms part of the East Corridor. It links the Water Bird Habitat to the south with Lake Annand and Joseph Leadbetter Park to the north. This park has three different areas including a children's playground and seating, a native bushland area which couples as a detention basin and a designated dog off-leash area. The 2.8 ha, un-fenced dog-off leash area is a popular area for park users to exercise their dogs. This shaded area is located between the children's playground and the detention basin. Dogs have access to water play with West Creek being located adjacent to the park. The dog off-leash area is designated by signage and bollards.