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When city life gets you down this is the kind of spot to retreat to - an enchanted little clearing of grass, gum trees and river rocks at the end of a cul-de-sac
Brisbane’s second oldest formal lookout reserve was instigated in 1930 by then mayor William Jolly who thought it a fine place to have a picnic.
The showcase family friendly park on the northside, Kalinga Park’s drawcards are many.
The park with arguably the most stunning views in Brisbane is a legacy of Queensland's 150 year celebrations
This quaint little terraced park tucked at the end of a tiny cul-de-sac feels like a million miles from the city for those who need an escape.
Kurilpa Park is a tiny pocket park where fisherman drop a line and through which the riverside bike and pedestrian track passes
These beautiful lush hectares of meadowland have at their heart one of the rare surviving lagoons from pre-settlement days.
Mowbray Park is a remnant of the riverine estate established in 1850 by the father of East Brisbane Reverend Thomas Mowbray
It’s possible to happily pass an hour or a day within the 56-hectare subtropical expanse that is Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens
Since 1893 Mt Gravatt has attracted climbers, after the colonial government of the time deemed the hill’s 132 acres a recreational reserve.
One of the city’s oldest parks was originally built as the playground to for Brisbane's oldest kindergarten, circa 1905
The picture perfect self-contained Japanese garden sits on the eastern hill end of Queens Park behind the historic caretakers cottage.
The city’s grandest century old park has rose gardens, rotunda, massive fig tree playground and more
This park is actually the grounds of Brisbane’s oldest home Newstead House (1846)
This park is a wonderfully planned green space with something for every member of the family
This picturesque long-established park is heavily shaded with figs, jacarandas and poinciettas and features Federation era picnic rotundas and a bamboo grove

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Celebrating 50 years since the film’s original release, JAWS returns to the big screen
Powerful stories of community, culture and Country come alive
Milton Markets are hosting a mega Xmas twilight market
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A Night at the Museum is a fantastic evening of discovery and fun for all ages
The QAGOMA Store’s beloved Christmas Design Market is back and bigger than ever this year
All aboard the Twilight Christmas Train, with heritage carriages
Brisbane's annual twilight Scandi Christmas Market is popping up in Woolloongabba
Scenic Rim Christmas Markets to add festive produce cheer
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