Attracting more than 18,000 visitors every week, New Farm Park is one of the most popular and best-loved public parks in all of Brisbane, and it's easy to see why. Whether it's a fast-paced game of volleyball on a Sunday morning, or a quiet moment to take in the beautifully landscaped gardens, you'll find something to suit everyone's taste here.Established in the early 19th century as a farm serving a nearby convict settlement, the area later became a racetrack before eventually being transformed into the much-loved public park it is today.Located on a bend on the Brisbane River in the newly gentrified suburb of New Farm, its 18 hectares of open green spaces offer the perfect setting for a whole host of high and low-energy activities. Let the kids run loose in the vast playground area modelled on the shape of a small fort and set within sprawling fig trees. Footie fans can take advantage of the park's soccer field for an invigorating kick about. If it's delicacies you're after, treat yourself to some of the many tropical delights, organic spices and local crafts on offer at the stalls in the bimonthly farmers market, or simply take some time out under the shade of a Jacaranda tree to sit and contemplate the superbly planned horticultural creations dotted around the park.Come nightfall, head to the nearby Brisbane Powerhouse for a cultural fix, or simply relax and enjoy a well-earned drink. Located just over 3 kilometres from central Brisbane, the park is easily accessible by ferry and is also well served by a number of bus routes.
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