Located alongside the Brisbane River, Sherwood Arboretum has large grassy spaces where you can relax or kick a ball, plenty of shade and a boardwalk along the river’s edge. The arboretum also has a range of facilities, including car parking, 2 children's playgrounds, picnic areas, barbecues, taps and public toilets.
Sherwood Arboretum
Sherwood Arboretum is part of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens collection. Officially opened on World Forestry Day on 21 March 1925, this heritage-listed site was established for the protection and study of Australian native trees.
Covering an area of 15 hectares, Sherwood Arboretum contains more than 1,350 trees, representing approximately 250 species predominantly from south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.
The site features a number of botanical collections including riverine species, dry rainforest, eucalypt and fig collections and freshwater wetlands. The main attraction is an avenue of 72 kauri pines.
Entry to the arboretum is free. Dogs are permitted.
Sherwood Arboretum Centenary
Sherwood Arboretum turns 100 in 2025, come and discover this special place! Join the community celebrations on Sunday 23 March, 2-5pm.
Find out what's happening at the arboretum to celebrate this milestone.
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For more information about Sherwood Arboretum:
- phone Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha on 07 3403 2535
- email Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha.
Friends of Sherwood Aboretum
The Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association Inc. (FOSA) is a not-for-profit, voluntary community association. It has worked in partnership with Council since 1986.
FOSA offers a hands-on approach with a monthly working bee. Find out more about the association and volunteering by visiting the FOSA website.
Related information
- Watch the Gardening Australia video from July 2019 on Sherwood Arboretum
- Learn about the Sherwood Forest Runners who meet at Sherwood Arboretum every Saturday at 6.45am for a 7am start
- Find details of other parks in Sherwood