Queens Park In Toowoomba
Toowoomba, Toowoomba Area

Free Entry - Entry Information

07 4639 3797

Description

Queens Park is a picturesque park, just a short walk from Toowoomba's Central Business District. The park's uses are diverse and facilities make it a great meeting place or a pleasant stop.

The north-eastern part of the park boasts an immaculately tended floral garden. While it's meticulously tended all year round, park displays are particularly impressive during Spring and September especially.

The south-eastern and north-western corners provide large expanses of grass for sports, with the addition of a special swing for disabled children's enjoyment. The south section of the park features modern children's play equipment. Throughout the park, sealed walking tracks and a bicycle track wind through the giant shady trees.

The park is also a focus for many community activities. The sweeping expanse of grassed area near the corner of Hume and Margaret Streets makes an ideal venue for events, including monthly markets on Sunday, the Carnival of Flowers parade and side-show alley in September and the Gospel Music Festival at Easter.

The Park, which covers 26.3 hectares, was planned and developed by Walter Hill, a Government Botanist and superintendent of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. The many trees which were imported from Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, today stand as grand old trees lining shaded avenues.

Carl Hartmann, a botanist from Germany, and George Searle, a local landscape gardener, also made big contributions to creating this magnificent oasis close to the heart of the city. In 1875 young trees were planted out along broad avenues throughout the park.

Property Details

Facilities

• Access Without Assistance for the Disabled
• Car park
• Parking for the Disabled
• Public toilet
• Shaded Area
• Toilet facilities for the Disabled

Activities

• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Children:
Children's playgrounds are located in the park. The park is also home to a new specially designed disabled wheelchair swing.

Disabled:
Queens Park can be accessed and navigated via wheelchair and toilet facilities are accessible.

Pets Allowed:
Yes. There is a designated area where dogs are permitted off-leash.

Free Entry