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The New Farm Park, Brisbane that covers about 37 acres of land was earlier a farm that supplied food for the convict settlement on the Brisbane river. Later the place also functioned as a racecourse and remained so till the land was acquired by the Brisbane City Council for the construction of the Park in 1913. The place is noted for its rose gardens, which consists of a wide variety of beautiful roses. Location: The New Farm Park is located in the suburb of New Farm in Brisbane on Burnswick Street. How to reach: The Park is only 10 minutes away from the Brisbane city. The Park can be reached by car as well as by foot. There is a City Cat stop near the place and also a bus stop next to the Powerhouse. The two main pedestrian entrances are Dixon Street, the corner of Sydney Street and Burnswick Street. About the New Farm Park, Brisbane: The park was initially designed by Henry Moore who is a horticulturalist as well as a landscape designer and it has continued to develop new features like barbeques and jogging areas with the passage of time in order to cater to new demands. The redesigning of the park was done by Henry Oakman. The park is open for 24 hours a day and there is no entry charge. Features of the New Farm Park, Brisbane: - The Park is covered by a wide variety of trees including jacarandas, poincianas, figs, palms and coral trees.
- The famous jacaranda drive is a major attraction of the park.
- The central lawn has the rose garden arrangements.
- There are picnic and barbeques areas around the riverbank.
- The Park also includes a tennis court, basketball court and playground that are surrounded by banyan trees.
- There is a canoe ramp on the river.
- A huge jungle gym also forms a part of the Park.
- Plenty of play equipments are available for children.
- The Federation Queen Anne Band Stand of Edwardian style is of historical interest.
- The Sandakan Memorial is a recent piece of sculpture that has been added to the
- Park.
- The New Farm Park Ferry Wharf.
- The Brisbane Powerhouse is located just next to the New Farm Park.
- There are also toilet facilities and shelters in the Park. Areas around the park: find plenty of places around the park to dine. There is cactus Blue, Chocolate To Die For, Baba Karim's Kebabs and many more fabulous restaurants and cafes. There are also toilet facilities and shelters in the Park. For those who love to shop, the Merthyr Village is a great local shopping center. Have a gala time playing hide and seek around the giant tree trunks and break free from your tiring daily ritual! The new Farm Park would make you rejuvenated and ready for a new start!
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