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Mowbray Park

๐Ÿ“ East Brisbane, QLD

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โ˜…4.5(947 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐFree๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

Mowbray Park in East Brisbane offers a riverside picnic setting with playground equipment, barbecue facilities, and tree lighting that creates a distinctive evening atmosphere. Free parking and pram access are available.

โœ“ Evening tree lightsโœ“ Riverside settingโœ“ Free entryโœ“ Picnic areaโœ“ BBQ facilitiesโœ“ Pram accessible

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best suited for families who want a relaxed evening picnic rather than an activity-focused outing. The tree lighting after sunset creates a genuinely different experience from a standard daytime park visit. Older children and teens appreciate the atmosphere more than toddlers.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กVisit after sunset to experience the tree lighting - it's the park's most distinctive feature
โฐBring your own food and charcoal if planning a BBQ; cooking facilities are sparse
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธFlat paths and free parking make it accessible with prams and strollers
๐Ÿš—Pair with a nearby riverside walk for families wanting more distance

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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Nikko Reyes

11 months ago

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โ€œSo beautiful at night time! The lights strewn across the trees at night make for such a nice setting for an evening by the River.โ€

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Mahardhika Cahyo Cakraningtyas

8 months ago

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โ€œLove the atmosphere at night, very nicely place for having a barbecue even though they only have limited stove.โ€

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Daniel

a year ago

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โ€œExcellent park, I didn't expect these beautiful lights after the sunset! Facilities could be cleaner though, plus I was hoping for longer river walk, whis is not quite possible over there.โ€

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Based on Google review tags

River view

117 reviews

Bbq

63 reviews

Picnic

60 reviews

Ferries

46 reviews

Fairy lights

12 reviews

Overview

The park sits along the river in East Brisbane with a playground, BBQ facilities, shaded seating, and grassy picnic areas. The defining feature is the fairy lights strung through the trees, which reviewers specifically visit in the evening to experience. Facilities are described as sparse in scope - the BBQ stoves are few - so arriving prepared with your own supplies is practical. Free parking and flat paths make it accessible with prams.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
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