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We're ready to celebrate all our great parks!
Parks Week will run from 6 to 14 March 2021 with a wide range of activities designed to encourage residents to enjoy their neighbourhood parks and open recreation spaces. Activities offered in parks across the Region will include fitness classes for adults and kids, walking groups, parkrun and much more.
Bookings are required to participate in most Parks Week activities. Please see the full list of activities in our parks below.
Parks and open spaces are a valuable resource in our Region and help support physical and mental wellbeing through healthy and active lifestyles. Our parks also provide environmental benefits to our Region, and build more connected communities by providing places where people come together for leisure.
Parks Week is celebrated throughout Australia and New Zealand as a combined initiative of New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia.
Here's our top 5 list of how to spend time in our parks and open spaces:
In celebration of Parks Week we're running a competition for the month of March where a picnic park pack (picnic rug, picnic backpack and games set) to the value of $170 is up for grabs. To gain entry into the competition all you need to do is visit a park during the month of March in the Toowoomba Region or a CHANGE Project park activity and send us a photo telling us what you love about the park/activity and why to change@tr.qld.gov.au.
Parks Week 2021 photo competition - Terms and Conditions
Play the world's first mobile game that takes you outdoors to discover, map and ultimately help protect life on our planet (think nature based treasure hunt!). Your sightings contribute to real research and conservation and is completely free. This mobile gaming challenge allows competitors to submit sightings of insects, birds, reptiles and other wildlife they encounter and gain points to verse other players. There will be prizes on offer for the most sightings.
This competition will run from the beginning of March until the end of April, all residents of the Toowoomba Region of all ages are encouraged to participate. Winners will be notified in early May. You can find out more information here, or you can watch this video.
You can see sightings in our Region and register for free here.If your questions haven't been answered on the above links please us via email or by calling 131 872.
Friends of the Escarpment Parks (FEP) Toowoomba invites your to come and explore the ecology and natural wonders of Highfields Falls Bushland Park.
Where: Highfields Falls (James Byrne Road Entrance)When: Saturday, 13 March from 7.30am Cost: FreeContact: Bookings are essential. Call 131 872 or email info@tr.qld.gov.au
Open day schedule:
The Toowoomba Bushwalkers Club are giving back to the community and offering a free community bushwalking program suitable for beginners or anyone who is new to bushwalking and wants to experience some great walking tracks within the Region, learn some great tips and share stories with experienced club members.Participants are requested to allow a total of 2 hours for each bushwalk (including sign-on and pre-walk briefing, the walk (at a beginner friendly pace), rest breaks, possibly morning tea, and sign-off time at the end). Bushwalks will nominally start at 8:30am (on the following days / locations - the exact time and meet up location will be provided upon registration for each walk):
Cost: FreeContact: Call 131 872 or email change@toowoomba.bwq.org.au
Join Bicycle Queensland for the first ever Bike with Toowoomba event! Hop on your bike and join the fun with plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will be a bike maintenance workshop, free guided commutes & bike safety checks plus heaps of resources for those wanting to learn more about cycling in Toowoomba.
When: Sunday 14th March from 10am to 1pmWhere: Civic Square (Park behind the City Library), Toowoomba CBDContact: Alyssa from Bicycle Queensland P: 07 3844 1144 E: events@bq.org.au, or visit https://bq.org.au/bike-with-toowoomba/
When: Wednesday, 10am Where: Highfields Sport and Recreation Park (Netball Courts), Highfields Cost: $3 per/personContact: Amy phone:0427 696 100 or email: amy.saal@outlook.com.au
When: Tuesday, 5pmWhere: Captain Cook Park, McGregor Street WilsontonCost: $3 per/personContact: Sara phone:0416 323 656 or email: sara0786@hotmail.com
When: Thursday, 5.30pmWhere: Queens Park, amphitheater Godsall Street, East Toowoomba Cost: $3 per/personContact: Anita phone: 0402 300 865 or email: anitapersonaltrainer@outlook.com BYO exercise mat and dumbbells
When: Tuesday, 4pmWhere: Tom Volp Park, Garrett Road MeringandanCost: FreeContact: Natalie phone: 0400 023 299 or email: Natevans14@hotmail.com BYO mat and hat
Where: Highfields Sport & Recreation Park (clubhouse), HighfieldsWhen: Tuesday & Thursday, 8am - 9am; Fridays 9.30am - 10.30amCost: $3 Contact: Jan - phone 0400 270 334 or email janifer.harland@gmail.com
Where: Newtown Park, Holberton St, Newtown When: Friday, 8am - 9am Cost: $3 Contact: Jody - phone 0402 144 527 or email resolutionsfitness01@gmail.com
Where: Laurel Bank Park, Hill St, Toowoomba When: Monday & Wednesday, 8am - 9am Cost: $3 Contact: Jody - phone 0402 144 527 or email resolutionsfitness01@gmail.com
Where: Highfields Sport & Recreation Park (clubhouse), HighfieldsWhen: Wednesday, 10.30am - 11.30amCost: $5Contact: Tanya - phone 0407 766 604 or email tanyazen@outlook.com
Where: Highfields Sports and Recreation Park (clubhouse), HighfieldsWhen: Tuesday, 9.30am Cost: $3Contact: Di - phone 0435 120 548 or email distiller1@hotmail.com
Where: Highfields Sports and Recreation Park (clubhouse), Highfields When: Monday, 6.30pm & Thursday, 9.15amCost: $3Contact: Di - phone 0435 120 548 or email distiller1@hotmail.com
Where: Highfields Sports and Recreation Park (clubhouse), HighfieldsWhen: Wednesday, 6.15pmCost: $3Contact: Di - phone 0435 120 548 or email distiller1@hotmail.com
Where: Lake Annand Park, Long St, South ToowoombaWhen: Thursday, 4.15pm - 5pm Cost: $3, bookings essential Contact: Tash - phone 0451 438 801 or email enquiry@gettfitness.com.au
Where: Highfields Sports and Recreation Park (clubhouse), HighfieldsWhen: Wednesday, 3.30pm - 4.15pm Cost: $3 (suitable for 7-12yrs)Contact: Di - phone 0435 120 548 or email distiller1@hotmail.com
Where: Laurel Bank Park, Hill St, Toowoomba When: Tuesday & Thursday, 6.30am (30 min walk)Cost: FreeContact: Barry - phone 0497 425 155 or email bm_herrmann@westnet.com.auClick here to join the Toowoomba Central Walkers Group online
Where: Peacehaven Park (rotunda), Kuhls Rd, Highfields When: Monday & Thursday, 4pm (60 min walk) Cost: Free Contact: Jan - phone 0447 710 441 or email janeric54@bigpond.com Click here to join the Highfields Hoofers online
Where: Highfields Sport and Recreation Park, off Cronin Road, HighfieldsWhen: Saturday, 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Marty - phone 0409 566 497 or Janeen - phone 0427 063 521 or email highfields@parkrun.com Register: parkrun website
Where: Arthur Shooter Park, Stanley St, OakeyWhen: Saturday, 7am - 8amCost: FreeContact: Helen - phone 0418 794 565 or email oakeyoffice@parkrun.com Register: parkrun website
Where: Pittsworth Showground (canteen area), Pittsworth When: Saturday, 7am - 8am Cost: FreeContact: Jaime - phone 0437 210 572 or email jfing21@eq.edu.au Register: parkrun website
Where: Middle Ridge Park, Stenner St, ToowoombaWhen: Saturday, 7am - 8amCost: FreeContact: Robbie - phone 0419 023 487 or email southtoowoombaoffice@parkrun.com Register: parkrun website
Where: Queens Park (off Lindsay St), ToowoombaWhen: Saturday, 7am - 8amCost: FreeContact: Margaret - phone 0407 645 656 or email toowoombaoffice@parkrun.comRegister: parkrun website
Friends of the Escarpment Parks offers an 8-week Eco Gym program which consists of bushland conservation activities designed to introduce new volunteers to techniques that help native plants and animals to thrive in their natural environment. A variety of activities are available to suit people of various ages, fitness levels, abilities and interests.
Where: Hartmann Bushland Reserve, 4 Alderley St, RangevilleWhen: Wednesday, 9am - 11.30am Cost: FreeContact: Phone 0428 288 077 or email glukes@bigpond.com
Where: 22a Goggs St, ToowoombaWhen: Wednesday, 9am - 11amCost: $10 per annumContact: Wendy - phone 0430 175 880, email TCOGA.Info@gmail.com, visit TCOGardens.wordpress.com or check the Facebook page
Learn about organic gardening, permaculture, composting, worm farming, growing your own fruit and vegetables, plus much more. Meet at the tool shed and ask to speak to a committee representative to check out the community garden!
After your visit, if you choose to join the community garden, the $10 annual fee includes a complimentary newsletter subscription, social event invitations, and the opportunity to hire a plot, or to help out in the common areas. No previous experience with gardening is required.
When: Tuesday, 9am Where: West Toowoomba Croquet Club, Newtown Park, 147a Taylor St, ToowoombaCost: $3 per/personContact: Joy (West Toowoomba Croquet Club) on phone: 4633 0911 or website: www.facebook.com/westtoowoombacroquet
Look for the QR Code on the equipment at East Creek (Kitchener Street) and Black Gully parks and scan with your smartphone to watch an instructional workout video. Workout videos, and a full list of outdoor gyms are available online here (click on 'Outdoor Gyms').
Disclaimer
Health warning: You should satisfy yourself that you have a suitable fitness level, ability and skill before you undertake an activity. If you have concerns in this regard, it is recommended that you seek appropriate independent advice, including medical advice. You should not expect to receive such advice from Toowoomba Regional Council’s members, staff, contractors or agents, nor should you rely on any opinions expressed by them in relation to your fitness level, ability or skill to undertake an activity.
