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Queens Park, Ipswich

Queens Park is a park in Ipswich, in the Ipswich area, with a playground, open grass and picnic shelters. Kids can run around while the adults set up nearby, which makes it a handy spot for a birthday party or family get-together.

Garden beds and bush houses at Queens Park. Photo: Shiftchange, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Having a party at Queens Park

Council lists 3 bookable areas here: Bush Chapel, Zone 1 and Zone 2. Power is available at Bush Chapel. There is open grass for games and room to set up party equipment, though it's worth checking the ground is level before you commit to a spot.

Boardwalk through Nerima Gardens in Queens Park
The boardwalk at Nerima Gardens. Photo: Ipswich City Council, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Playground and facilities

Along with the playground, the park has pathways, drinking water and disabled access. There are public toilets.

Lions Lookout rotunda at Queens Park
Lions Lookout rotunda. Photo: Kgbo, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).

History and gardens

Queens Park was the first park developed in Queensland, first surveyed in 1842, and it sits close to the Ipswich city centre. Alongside the children's play facilities you'll find formal garden beds, Nerima Gardens (a Japanese-style garden), the Ipswich Nature Centre, a bush house, a bush chapel, the Queens Park Croquet Hall, a cafe and the Environmental Education Centre.

How to get there and parking

Queens Park is at 10A Milford Street, Ipswich QLD 4305. There is car parking at the park.

Bookable areas

Bush Chapel: up to 120 people, 6am to 6pm, power: yes
Zone 1: up to 200 people, 6am to 6pm, power: no
Zone 2: up to 200 people, 6am to 6pm, power: no

Queens Park features

Car Parking
Disabled Access
Drinking Water
Gazebos/Rotunda/Shelters
Hall/Clubhouse/Function Room
Monument/Memorial
Open Kick Around Areas
Playground Equipment
Picnic Facilities/Seats/Benches
Power
Public Toilets
Recreational Pathways
Bush Chapel

Good to know

Weather: Bring shade and plenty of water on hot days.

Permits and bookings

Queens Park is an Ipswich City Council park. Its Bush Chapel, Zone 1 and Zone 2 are bookable spaces that need a Park and Facility Use Permit, and a permit is also needed for private functions with more than 100 people. Where Council asks for public liability insurance, the minimum is $20 million, with Ipswich City Council named as an interested party. Check the booking calendar on the park page, then apply online. Read Council's permit information.

Official park page: Queens Park on the Ipswich City Council website.

Book your Queens Park party

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