The park is situated on land that previously operated as a farm and later as a horse-racing track before becoming a public space in 1914.
Many of the signature Moreton Bay Fig trees were planted between 1916 and 1918 to provide shade for early visitors.
The Brisbane Powerhouse, located within the park, operated as a coal-fired power station until 1971 before its 2000 conversion into an arts venue.
The park's rose garden features over 2,000 individual rose bushes that bloom twice annually, generally in spring and autumn.
The peninsula was historically known as 'Binkinba', meaning 'place of the land tortoise', by the local Turrbal Aboriginal people.
New Farm Park is a 37-hectare heritage-listed public park situated on a bend of the Brisbane River. It features expansive lawns shaded by century-old Moreton Bay Fig trees planted in the early 1900s. The park encompasses the Brisbane Powerhouse, a former industrial power station converted into an arts and cultural centre. Its riverfront location provides direct access to the Brisbane Riverwalk and ferry terminals. The grounds include dedicated picnic areas, barbecues, and large sports fields for recreational use. A formal rose garden with over 2,000 bushes serves as a focal point in the park's central section. The site is a popular venue for outdoor community events, concerts, and farmers' markets. Its topography is largely flat, bordered by the river on three sides of the peninsula. The park functions as a major green lung for the inner-city suburb of New Farm.
Underneath the canopy of the massive Moreton Bay Fig trees looking toward the river.
Bring a picnic blanket as tables are often occupied during weekends and public holidays.
Use the riverfront pathways to walk toward the nearby residential streets to view local historic Queenslander architecture.
Check the Brisbane Powerhouse event schedule online before visiting to coordinate with gallery exhibitions or performances.
Attempting to park a vehicle on-site during large festivals or major weekend markets, as capacity is extremely limited.
Public barbecues must be cleaned after use; respect noise levels near residential borders.
