Commonwealth Park
You'll find interesting sculptures, hidden walks and tranquil ponds within the park's 34.5 hectares.
For four weeks each spring Commonwealth Park welcomes Floriade, Australia's largest spring festival. The park also hosts many colourful outdoor concerts and events at other times.
Whether you're with family, friends or just taking some time out alone, Commonwealth Park is a beautiful place to be any time of year.
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Willows weep over the bridge -
Children posing with the tulips at Floriade -
Picnic with friends -
Commonwealth Park pond sculptures
DETAILS
OPENING HOURS
Open all hours
COSTS
Free
ACCESSIBILITY
Disabled access available, contact operator for details
Location
Commonwealth Park
Parkes, Canberra City, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Features
Barbeque
Carpark
Reviews
TripAdvisor traveller rating
Ranked #36 of 224 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor
© TripAdvisor 2016
“a large park to take friends to walk activitys that are on there used for large activitys, open days, boat racing, solar”
in 100 words it is a very big park with walks from city side to the commonwealth bridge side loots of ponds, toilets, joined to regatta point
ray12031924
“Great for families and a centre piece for community events”
Historically used for major community events and activities by the Lake. Lots of space with a couple of popular playgrounds and the opportunity to get a warm drink in winter or a cold drink or ice...
FilBee
“Lovely park”
Make sure you have enough time to look around this park and enjoy the beautiful views of the lake and the facilities. Commonwealth park has the Floriade Festival every year when the park is...
Nunngo
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