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Parks in Hawthorne, Brisbane

Hawthorne has 3 local parks, 2 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 2 playgrounds for the kids.

3 parks 2 with BBQs 2 with playgrounds 3 with trails 1 wheelchair-accessible
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What's special about parks in Hawthorne

HARDCASTLE PARK is the BBQ hub here with 1 BBQ.

Families gravitate to HAWTHORNE PARK for the playground-plus-BBQ-plus-toilets combo.

Walkers and runners can use the trails at BARTON ROAD POCKET PARK and 2 other parks.

Local tips for visiting parks in Hawthorne

BBQ weekends: Council BBQs in Hawthorne are free, run on a 30-minute timer and are first-come first-served. Get there before 11am on Saturdays in spring or you'll be queueing.

Heads-up: Only 1 of the 3 parks here has public toilets — worth checking the listing before a longer visit with kids.

All parks in Hawthorne

Frequently asked questions

How many parks are there in Hawthorne?

There are 3 public parks listed in Hawthorne on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 2 of these have BBQ facilities and 2 have playgrounds.

Where can I find a free BBQ in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne has 2 free council BBQs across 2 parks. The biggest BBQ site is HARDCASTLE PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.