Laurel Bank Park, Toowoomba

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 lovely afternoon.

Easy parking off Hill Street. We are here in summer and although some of the garden beds are covered (I assume to be prepared for next spring) the rest of the park is lovely. There are mature trees offering ample shade along the edges of the park. A playground is not far from the parking area which has a set of covered picnic tables, perfect for a party. Saw some seats set up which would make for a lovely wedding scene. Loved the topiaries and the scattered statues throughout. Also I love hedges and this park clearly does too. :)