Public parks

Queens Park Gardens

Carnival sees Toowoomba’s majestic public parks and gardens reach their peak. Toowoomba Regional Council gardeners are hard at work from April each year to ensure that the City’s blooms and gardenbeds provide a burst of colour and seasonal scents right on cue for the first week of Carnival. This annual effort is concentrated on three of the City’s prized parks – Queens Park Gardens, Laurel Bank Park and Picnic Point.

Considered Toowoomba’s centerpiece,Queens Park Gardens in Lindsay Street offer unparalleled botanic beauty. A combination of grand old trees, rose and parterre gardens, woodland and wide open spaces make Queens Park an oasis in the heart of the city. Google Map - Queens Park Gardens.

Laurel Bank Park

Laurel Bank Park in Herries Street presents a splendid display of beautiful blooms, exotic scented gardens, herbs and shrubs in raised garden beds. Visitors are invited to take in the subtle perfumes as they walk by, or sit and absorb the atmosphere. Playground equipment and a charming gazebo complete the park. Google Map - Laurel Bank Park.

Picnic Point

Toowoomba’s pinnacle,Picnic Point is located on Tourist Road nestled atop the Great Dividing Range. With stunning vistas overlooking the sprawling Lockyer Valley, Picnic Point features glorious gardens, natural bushland and breathtaking views. Make a point of visiting this panoramic parkland. Google Map - Picnic Point.