| Description | A quaint rotunda located near the Australian-American Memorial. |
| Capacity | 17 people |
| Power | Available |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
Newstead parks
Enjoy the river views, visit a heritage-listed site and hold an event at a park in Newstead.
Located along the Brisbane River, Newstead has 7 parks:
- Gasometer Park
- Morse Street Park
- Newstead Park
- Newstead Terrace Park
- Ross Street Park
- Waterfront Park
- Wharf Park.
Enjoy a scenic stroll through a park or settle in for a day by the water.
Not sure which park to visit first? Picnic on the lawn, launch a boat and discover local history at Newstead Park. It's home to monuments, memorials and Brisbane’s oldest residence, Newstead House.
A short walk away, you’ll find Waterfront Park. Relax and take in the river views while your furry friend plays in the off-leash dog park.
Want to see Newstead after dark? Head to Gasometer Park, located within the heritage-listed Gasometer gas ring. At night, colourful lighting from the ring illuminates the park.
You can also access the popular Riverwalk from Newstead Park, Newstead Terrace Park and Wharf Park.
Getting there
Park facilities
Explore what's on offer at the Newstead parks.
Book a park site
Find the perfect site for your event. Choose from 2 sites at Newstead Park, both featuring picturesque views of the Brisbane River.
You can also hold a community event, such as a market or movie, at Gasometer Park’s large bookable area.
Newstead Park
| Description | A grassy area surrounded by trees and greenery. |
| Capacity | 6 people |
| Power | Not available |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
Gasometer Park
| Description | A large area located between the pathway and viewing fence. |
| Capacity | 500 people |
| Power | Available |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | No |
Event guidelines
Your event must comply with the noise restrictions and conditions set out in the Gasometer Park Activation: Community Guideline.
Download the guidelines for more information.
Booking conditions
- Bookings only apply to the bookable site. You can't book barbecues or playgrounds. You must share these facilities with other park users.
- Vehicle access to a site is permitted on a case-by-case basis.
- If you need power access, check your electronic equipment’s compatibility before your event. Power points may have different phases (i.e. operate on different voltages).
- You may be able to book a different area of the park. To find out, complete the online form. We’ll contact you about the suitability of the park for your event, availability and fees.
To book a site, complete the Park Booking Application online form. You need to specify what type of event you're planning and how many people you expect to attend.
Before you book, find important information about booking conditions, fees and requirements.
What's on at Newstead Park
Join free fitness and wellness classes at Newstead Park.