Laurel Bank Park — Attraction in Toowoomba City

Laurel Bank Park is one of Toowoomba's premier parks and provides a majestic oasis close to the heart of town. The park features manicured gardens, mature trees, children's play equipment, barbecue and picnic areas and two croquet lawns and is a must-see destination during the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers in spring, when the gardens come alive with colour and natural splendour.

Take your time and enjoy the many features of Laurel Bank Gardens, including; all season topiary, scented gardens, spring bulb display, Camellia and maple walk, children's ornament garden, Topiary hedge - Thomas the Tank Engine Train, Main floral display and viewing platform, and Peach walk.

Laurel Bank Park is a wonder at all times of the year with spectacular transformations brought about by the changing seasons. Many of the stately old trees are deciduous and change in colour from the glowing yellows and browns of autumn, to a winter framework of branches, to the richness of fresh spring and summer growth. The vivid displays of spring blooms in the formal beds are always a highlight of the year and are timed to be at their peak in September for Toowoomba's annual Carnival of Flowers.

Laurel Bank Park is also one of the locations for Toowoomba Regional Council's Summer Tunes program, an initiative which provides free, live-music in our parks.

Car parking can be found in Herries and Hill Streets as well as off-street parking accessed from...

Laurel Bank Park in Toowoomba is a sensory delight and a local treasure—especially for flower lovers and families. Here's what makes it shine: Floral Spectacle Famous for its springtime displays during the Carnival of Flowers, with tulips, cherry blossoms, and themed garden beds that draw crowds and cameras. The Scented Garden, designed with input from the Downs Association of the Blind, features raised beds of fragrant herbs and blooms for an immersive experience. Play and Relaxation A recently upgraded playground includes inclusive equipment like adaptive swings, climbing walls, and nets. Wide lawns, shaded picnic areas, croquet greens, and water features make it perfect for a leisurely afternoon. Community and Charm Hosts events like the Carnival Parade and Devonshire teas at the Croquet Club. Interactive art, animal-shaped topiaries, and sculptures add whimsy and character throughout the park. Accessibility and Amenities Easy parking, clean toilets, and nearby cafés like Urban Designs make it visitor-friendly. Dogs are welcome, and the park’s compact layout makes it easy to explore without feeling rushed. Historical Roots Donated in 1932 by Samuel George Stephens, known as “the man of flowers,” who personally cultivated the land before gifting it to the city. If Queens Park is Toowoomba’s grand stage, Laurel Bank Park is its intimate garden theatre—bursting with color, fragrance, and...

Amazing place to visit during the flower festival, grab a Devonshire tea, and soak in all the colours. Laurel Bank Park has more flower beds and sculpted bushes than the Botanic Gardens. They also carry a different variety of plants like tulips. Scones (with Jam and cream) or lamination and a tea or coffee is only $8 and a nice way to relax. Butterflies, birds and bees are also nice to see. There is a large Thomas the Tank style train made out of hedging, along with many animal shapes; perfect for photos and kids to see. Lots of space for kids to run around or for people to take a picnic blanket / enjoy the soft grass. There is also a tall platform to look down at the pansy display. Unfortunately we missed the parade, but there was enough parking in the side streets. We had a really...