The Brisbane City Council does a pretty good job of keeping our suburbs green. Around our apartment in Kelvin Grove you find a number of parks and playgrounds suitable for all ages.
Below I have listed them all with photos and my tips about when the best time to visit them is (hint: some are better at night – trust me!)
Bancroft Park
- Address: 360 Kelvin Grove Road
This park has barbecue (electric), bikeway, cricket field, dog off-leash area, picnic area/shelter, playground, water (bubbler).
Billy Mater Reserve (previously known as Prospect Terrace Park)
- Address: 57 Prospect Terrace
Bus station, seating
Bishop Street Park
- Address: 66 Bishop Street
Shared pathway
Chauvel Place Park
- Address: 25 Gona Parade
Seating
E. E. McCaskie Oval
- Address: 137 Kelvin Grove Road
This is a great little park. It has an activity space, barbecue (wood & electric), bike storage station (McCaskie Park Promenade), bus station (Kelvin Grove), outdoor fitness/exercise station, picnic area/shelter (Kelvin Grove Road), playground, public toilets, table tennis tables, water (drinking fountain).
You’ll also want to visit this park at night for some Insta worthy pics of the tree!
Grey Gums Park
- Address: 22 Robinson Place
Barbecue (electric), outdoor fitness/exercise station, picnic area/shelter, playground, shared pathway, water (bubbler – wheelchair accessible)
Kelvin Grove Reserve
- Address: 52 L’Estrange Terrace
Kundu Park
- Address: 48 Blamey Street
Barbecue (electric), picnic area/shelter, water (bubbler/drinking fountain). This is where we take our compost as they have public compost bins. You’ll also find a community garden here.
Maidstone Street Park & Kulgun Park
- Address: 9 Maidstone Street
This is the part of the park closet to Victoria Park Rd. There is a barbecue (electric), picnic area/shelter, water (drinking fountain).
Marshall Park
- Address: 140A Kelvin Grove Road
Musk Avenue Park & Kulgun Park
- Address: 33 Musk Avenue
This is the part of the park closest to Musk Ave. There is seating and a large rock artwork.
Parer Place Park
- Address: 3 Gona Parade
This is where La Boite theatre and QUT Kelvin Grove Art Plaza is. There is seating around the plaza and the theatre has a bar/coffee shop. I’ve added more details about local coffee shops in my Best Places to Eat in Kelvin Grove article.
Picot Street Park
- Address: 72 Picot Street
Playground, restoration site (Kelvin Grove Bushcare Group), shared pathway, water (bubbler/tap)
Victoria Park / Barrambin
- Address: 72 Victoria Park Road
- Access and car parking is available onsite via the entrance at Herston Road. On-street parking is also available along Herston Road, Gilchrist Avenue, Victoria Park Road and Gregory Terrace
- Barbecues (electric and gas)
- Centenary Pool
- Drinking fountain. Wheelchair accessible drinking fountain available at Gregory Terrace playground
- Dog off-leash area including area for small dogs
- Gundoo Memorial Grove
- Nature wellness trails
- Outdoor fitness/exercise trail
- Parkour facility
- Playground
- Public art
- Public toilet. Fully accessible toilets are available near Gilchrist Avenue entrance
- Picnic tables
- Park benches
- Shared pathway network
- Shelters
- Walking trails
- York’s Hollow
- Tennis courts and sporting fields
Also includes community organisations and facilities for:
- Brisbane Girls Grammar Sport Precinct
- Gilchrist Ave cricket and soccer facility
- St Joseph’s College tennis courts
- Victoria Park function centre, driving range, bistro and putt-putt
Victoria Park / Barrambin is transforming into an iconic parkland with something for everyone. Victoria Park / Barrambin is open for Brisbane residents and visitors to explore and is a natural retreat and urban park for adventure, discovery and reconnection. Find out more about Victoria Park/Barrambin here.
Conclusion
I hope you find this list of parks and playgrounds around Kelvin Grove helpful. Each one offers something special, whether it’s a spot for a family barbecue, a place to exercise, or a quiet area to relax. I’ve shared my tips on the best times to visit, so you can make the most of each location. Get out there, explore, and enjoy all the green spaces our suburb has to offer.