Herston has 3 local parks, 4 public BBQs (electric) ready for weekend cook-ups, 1 playground for the kids, 1 dog-friendly area.
VICTORIA PARK is the BBQ hub here with 3 BBQs and bookable picnic shelters.
Walkers and runners can use the trails at GOULD ROAD PARK and 2 other parks.
Birthday party planning? 1 park has bookable shelters — book through Brisbane City Council at least 2 weeks ahead for weekend slots.
BBQ weekends: Council BBQs in Herston 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.
Dog walkers: Off-leash hours and rules vary by park — always check the signs at the entrance, and remember it's a $266 fine in Brisbane for unleashed dogs outside designated areas.
Heads-up: Only 1 of the 3 parks here has public toilets — worth checking the listing before a longer visit with kids.
Getting there: 1 park has dedicated car parking; for the rest, plan on street parking or public transport.
16 GOULD ROAD, HERSTON QLD 4006
6 BIRD STREET, HERSTON QLD 4006
View on map →271 GILCHRIST AVENUE, HERSTON QLD 4006
There are 3 public parks listed in Herston on FindMyPark, sourced from Brisbane City Council open data. 2 of these have BBQ facilities and 1 has playgrounds.
Herston has 4 free council BBQs across 2 parks. The biggest BBQ site is VICTORIA PARK — check the full list above to pick one near you.
Yes — 1 park is dog-friendly in Herston. Off-leash conditions vary, so check the on-site signage for current rules.
1 park in Herston has bookable picnic shelters. Bookings are made through Brisbane City Council and should be lodged at least 2 weeks before your party.