Parks in Brisbane

South Bank Parklands is a 17-hectare riverside park built on the former World Expo '88 site, stretching from the Cultural Precinct to the Goodwill Bridge. It offers lush subtropical gardens, walking paths, barbecue areas, and Brisbane's iconic Streets Beach — all free to the public.

The Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha cover 52 hectares at the foot of the mountain, featuring distinct themed gardens including a Japanese garden, a tropical dome, an arid zone, and one of Australia's largest collections of tropical and subtropical plants.

Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens occupy a prime 20-hectare site on the curve of the Brisbane River, just south of the CBD. Established in 1855, they are the city's oldest public park, featuring manicured lawns, mangrove boardwalks, bamboo groves, and mature fig trees.

New Farm Park is a heritage-listed 15-hectare riverside park in the inner suburb of New Farm, famous for its century-old jacaranda trees, formal rose gardens, and panoramic river views. It is one of Brisbane's most beloved weekend gathering spots.

Roma Street Parkland is the world's largest subtropical garden within a city centre, covering 16 hectares of themed gardens, water features, and public art just north of Brisbane's CBD. It was built on the former Roma Street rail yards.