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Commonwealth Park

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Take a walk or have a picnic on the lawns in this beautifully landscaped park in the city, right on the edge of Lake Burley Griffin.

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.


  • Crossing a bridge with weeping willows
    Willows weep over the bridge
  • Children posing with the tulips at Floriade
    Children posing with the tulips at Floriade
  • Friends having a picnic in the park
    Picnic with friends
  • Commonwealth Park pond sculptures
    Commonwealth Park pond sculptures

DETAILS

PHONE

02 6272 2902

EMAIL

[email protected]

WEBSITE

our.nationalcapital.gov.au

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

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Features

Barbeque

Carpark

Reviews

TripAdvisor traveller rating

BASED ON 123 REVIEWS

Ranked #38 of 216 things to do in Canberra on TripAdvisor

© TripAdvisor 2018

“lucky canberra people”

Reviewed on 08/01/2019

full of amazing parks canberra people are so lucky, all year round to be able to walk and enjoy the views

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Review by

boski

“Commonwealth Park”

Reviewed on 18/11/2018

At this time of the year we were disappointed with what is usually a lovely place to visit. The main area was fenced off for an event which is understandable however the water lily pond area was...

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Review by

Jennifer G

“A great open space to gather with family and friends”

Reviewed on 06/11/2018

We had lunch with family in the park and it was a really nice place to visit for a picnic. We didn't have to park too far away and there were activities to keep young children busy.

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Trangie

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