Colmslie Reserve, Morningside
Colmslie Reserve is a Brisbane City Council park in Morningside, with a barbecue and public toilets. We've delivered party hire here before, so we know the park. Here's what to know before you plan a party there.
Colmslie Reserve fishing platform Morningside. Photo: John Robert McPherson, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).
Having a party at Colmslie Reserve
Colmslie Reserve doesn't have one of Council's bookable park sites, so barbecues is shared and first come, first served. Get there early on weekends to claim a good spot.
About the park
Council's open data and OpenStreetMap show a barbecue and public toilets in the park, which covers about 19.2 hectares. There is a dog off-leash area in the park, so set up away from it if you have little ones.
Colmslie Reserve fishing platform Morningside. Photo: John Robert McPherson, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).
How to get there and parking
Colmslie Reserve is at 400 Lytton Road, Morningside. Allow time to find a park close to where you're setting up, and tell us the exact spot so we can plan the carry-in.
Colmslie Reserve fishing platform Morningside. Photo: John Robert McPherson, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).
Good to know
- Power: Council power is only available where there's an outlet, and it has to be arranged with your booking at $31.55 per outlet per day. Otherwise, add a generator to your hire.
- Pegs and surfaces: Council's park guidelines don't say whether pegs are allowed, so check with Council when you apply. Tell us whether the castle is going on grass or a hard surface so we can bring sandbags if needed.
- Weather: Bring shade and plenty of water on hot days. We can't run castles in strong wind or rain.
Council permission and park bookings
Brisbane City Council needs to give permission for a party with a jumping castle in one of its parks, under the Public Land and Council Assets Local Law 2014. If you want a set area to yourselves, you can book a park site. It costs $217.55 per hour with a two-hour minimum, and sites are generally available from 8am to 7pm. Apply at least 5 working days ahead for a booking, or 10 working days if you need permission. Barbecues, other shelters and playgrounds can't be booked and are always shared. Council power, where there is an outlet, costs $31.55 per outlet per day. Vehicle access needs approval and a $110 key bond. Larger or higher-risk events may need $20 million public liability insurance. For questions, call Council on 07 3403 8888.
Official park information: Brisbane City Council: find park facilities and locations
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