Access the park via the Oxlade Drive entrance. Follow the ring road around the park.
Free parking is available on the internal ring road. Check signage for accessible parking spaces.
There’s also free and paid parking on the streets around the park.
New Farm Park
Picnic amongst the roses or riverside at New Farm Park. Find out about facilities and request docking at the river hub.
Created in 1914, New Farm Park is one of Brisbane’s oldest and most well-known parks. It covers 15 hectares of land and is listed in the Queensland Heritage Register.
New Farm Park is just a 5-minute drive from the CBD and offers views of the Brisbane River and the city skyline.
The park is loved for its picturesque rose gardens and rotunda, adventurous kids’ playground and open spaces. It’s the perfect spot to celebrate an event or spend a relaxing day out.
Getting there
Travel options
Access the park from surrounding streets, as shown in the map.
Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Plan your ride using our bike paths map.
Things to see and do
Take your pick of the scenic picnic spots at New Farm Park.
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Picnic on the lawns to catch glimpses of the city skyline and admire the rose gardens, jacarandas and poincianas.
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Find a shady spot next to the playgrounds.
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Set up by the Brisbane River, near Brisbane Powerhouse.
Park facilities
Book a park site
New Farm Park is one of the most popular parks in Brisbane for weddings, birthdays and special get-togethers.
You can choose from 4 bookable spaces.
| Description | A large, flat, grassy area on the riverfront. |
| Capacity | 63 people (seated) |
| Power | Unavailable |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
| Description | A large, flat, grassy area on the riverfront. |
| Capacity | 137 people (seated) |
| Power | Available |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
| Description | A large, flat, grassy areas on the riverfront. |
| Capacity | 32 people (seated) |
| Power | Unavailable |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
| Description | An elevated rotunda with benches placed around its perimeter. |
| Capacity | 40 people (seated) |
| Power | Available |
| Marquees | Not permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
Booking conditions
To book a site at New Farm Park, complete the Park Booking Application online form.
You'll need to specify what type of event you're planning and how many people you expect to attend.
Bookings only apply to the site you choose and the use of any facilities in that site, such as a rotunda or power (if available).
You cannot book barbecues, shelters (other than the rotunda) or playgrounds for your specific use. You must share these facilities with other park visitors.
Power points may have different phases (i.e. operate on different voltages). You should check your electronic equipment's compatibility before your event.
Restrictions on the number and size of marquees (and similar structures) apply for designated sites.
Read more about booking conditions and fees.
What's on at New Farm Park
Attend a community event, riding workshop or fitness session at the park.
A vision for New Farm Park
Council is consulting with the community to enhance and maintain more than 2,160 parks across the city, including New Farm Park.
Download the New Farm Park Vision to discover how we’re enhancing the beloved park.
New Farm Park River Hub
The New Farm Park River Hub offers access to New Farm Park and Brisbane Powerhouse via the Brisbane River.
It’s part of Council’s River Access Network, which gives locals and visitors more recreational, leisure and lifestyle opportunities on the river.
Using the river hub
The river hub pontoons cater to a variety of vessels and activities, including:
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opportunities for tour boat operators to pick up and drop off passengers
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short-term use for recreational vessels (power-driven) such as boats and jet skis
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short-term use for passive vessels (non power-driven) such as kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards
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designated area for potential future water taxi pick-up and drop-off.
Regulations
- Fishing is allowed off the pontoons, but boating activities take priority.
- Net casting and crab pots aren’t allowed.
- Overnight mooring isn't allowed at the hub.
- Users of the inner fingers of the pontoon can stay for up to 2 hours. No bookings required.
- The inner pontoons are intended for passive and recreational vessels of up to 25 tonnes.
- The external side of the outer pontoon is intended for use by commercial and tour boat vessels of up to 200 tonnes. Pre-book your docking to moor for up to 30 minutes for pick-up and drop-off.
To make a booking at the New Farm Park River Hub, submit a docking request application.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can take your leashed dog to New Farm Park. Make sure you clean up after your dog and dispose of any waste responsibly.
If you want to let your furry friend off the leash, head to the dog park at Powerhouse Park.
Yes, you can get married at New Farm Park. There are 4 bookable sites to choose from, including the historic rotunda. Find out more about booking a space at New Farm Park.