Canberra Parks & Gardens

The parks and gardens in Canberra, Australia, add to the picturesque charm of Australia's capital city. These are some of the perennial favorites among Canberra parks and gardens:

Commonwealth Park, Canberra

This park on the north side of Lake Burley Griffin contains many works of art. It also hosts the annual spring Floriade festival. View the water features, walking trails, sculptures and the outdoor stage, where you often get to listen to concerts.

Corrobree Park, Canberra

The locale of this park is considered to be linked with the earliest settlers. Built according to the design of Sir John Sulman, architect and town planner, the park has become a community center for the garden city in Canberra owing to its tennis courts and informal, free design.

Cotter Reserve, Canberra

This beautiful reserve formed by the Cotter Dam has barbecue facilities and tables which makes it the perfect place for a barbecue or a quiet picnic. The abundant plane trees and golden poplars along the Cotter River create a magnificent fall in autumn.

Ataturk Memorial garden, Canberra

This memorial garden around the Kemal Ataturk Memorial on Anzac Parade was built to honor the fallen Turkish and ANZAC soldiers of World War I. View the crescent form of the wall which reflects the Turkish flag, a bronze bust of Ataturk donated by the Turkish government and the time capsule holding soils from the battles of Gallipolli.

Canberrra Nature Park, Canberra

This nature park encloses the inner hills of Canberra and provides a scenic setting for Canberra City. Motorcycles are prohibited, so as you stroll in the parks, you get glimpses of numerous kangaroos or other forms of Australian wildlife.

Canberra parks and gardens will add that spring to your steps after a hectic tour of Australia's beautiful capital, Canberra City!