Picnic in the Roma Street Parklands

 Picnic Days at Roma Street Parklands

At the moment, in my house, Fridays are "Picnic Day" for me and my 3 year-old.  Master 5 is at school, there is no kindy for Master 3 and (hopefully) all my work is done.  So, we are free to pack a yummy lunch and a blanket and go get our picnic on at one of Brisbane's beautiful parklands.  

Getting There
Sometimes we train it, sometimes we drive. 

Either way, our park of choice in recent times is the rambling Roma Street Parklands.  With lush green grass, an abundance of shady trees and plenty of bbq's, the Roma Street Parklands are always popular, but never feel crowded.

Roma Street Parklands are super easy to get via train, as the station is a short stroll away.  

Parking is never a problem though, and it will cost you about $4 for an hour.  

An hour is usually just perfect for us - enough time to eat our own picnic, feed the ducks and fish, wander around the boardwalks and stepping stones of the pond, and explore along the banks where we undoubtedly spy water dragons and other creatures.

What to Take
We always make sure we pack some extra bread to feed the ducks and fish in the massive pond. There are some pretty big fish in that pond, and they can get quite aggressive when fighting other fish and ducks for the bread - the frothy melee entertains Master 3 no end.
 
You may want to take a ball or frisbee as there is truly so much space that you needn't worry about disrupting other picnic-goers.

The Facilities
A quick stop at the toilets before we leave is mandatory and these are toilets have always been clean and well maintained, with full soap-dispensers - such a relief when you are taking a toddler (or yourself) to the public toilets.

Chairs2Share
We noticed a couple of visits ago this sign that details a cute council initiative called Chairs2share.

These lovely deck chairs look so bright and cheery and are always utilised by groups and individuals - either enjoying a get together or simply chilling out on their lunch break.

It's little ideas like this that make Brisbane's local parks even better










Location:
1 Parkland Blvd
Brisbane Qld 4000
Phone (07) 3006 4545
Fax (07) 3006 4546

Things to Do:
Duck feeding
Lizard spying
Picnicing
Bbqing
Lily-pad hopping
Ball games
Relaxing
Lazing