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All Parks Week activities have been cancelled.
We're ready to celebrate all our great parks!
Parks Week will run from 3 to 10 March 2025 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 Week is celebrated throughout Australia and New Zealand as a combined initiative of New Zealand Recreation Association and Parks and Leisure Australia.
Learn natural, effective ways to keep your garden thriving with local horticulturist, Peter Macqueen.
Where: 22a Goggs Street, Toowoomba When: Sunday 9 March 9 - 11am Cost: Free for TCOGA members or $10 for non-members Contact: email tcoga.secretary@gmail.com or add your name to the onsite register (in the shed)
Bookings required, spaces are limited and filling quickly
Friends of Escarpment Parks Toowoomba invite you to come and explore the natural wonders of Williams Park for its upcoming Open Day. Bookings are encouraged.
Where: Williams Park, Cecil Crescent Highfields When: Saturday 8 March from 7.30am - 8pm Cost: Free Contact: RSVP to Council 131 872 or email change@tr.qld.gov.au
The following walks will be led by experienced botanists who will identify endemic plants and also weeds:
Please note regular volunteers are needed for Williams Park on a regular basis. If you enjoy Williams Park and would like to look after it alongside likeminded people contact Karen 0419 101 555 to discuss further.
Please note the guided walks are not suitable for people with mobility challenges but the static displays and Geology Talk will be accessible on flat ground in the main area of the park.
The Change Project hold multiple free and low-cost exercise classes across the Region all year round. Come and try the following classes for free during Parks Week. For a list of all our regular classes visit the Change Project.
Toowoomba
Eco Gym
Celebrate Parks Week by having a go in a ‘green gym’ which allows you to be active and do your part for the environment. Join the dedicated volunteers who help to keep the Bushland reserves healthy. Learn 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: Echo Valley South Park, 421 Ramsay Street, Middle Ridge When: Wednesday 5 March and/or Saturday 8 March from 9am - 11:30am (both days) Cost: $10 for 4 (or more) sessions per family or individual Contact: Greg Lukes P:0428 288 077 or E: glukes@bigpond.com
What to wear: Protective sun smart clothing including elastic sided boots (or other sturdy boots/shoes), long trousers, long sleeve shirt, a vented broad brimmed hat, leather riggers gloves (or gardening gloves) and sun glasses where possible.
What to bring: Sun screen if required, drinking water and a snack. Before starting we also recommend that participants should be well hydrated. Friends of the Escarpment Parks volunteers will provide a tour of the reserve and supply tools, training and supervision. Children to be accompanied by a parent/adult.
Bush Kids
Come gather amongst nature along the east escarpment of Toowoomba for families to sit together in a yarn circle sharing a story read by Tiff and a connection to Country. The session will be finished with a short bushwalk (bushwalks are pram and wheelchair accessible). Kids aged 0-12 years welcome but tailored to the younger ages. Please bring a water bottle, healthy snack, enclosed shoes, hat and long pants highly recommended. This is a non-drop off session.
Where: JE Duggan Park, Leslie Street Rangeville Toowoomba When: Monday 3 March 9.30am - 10.30am Cost: $5 per person ($10 for parent and child) Contact: Tiffany from Sow & Nurtured email hello@sowandnurtured.com.au or book online: https://bookeo.com/sowandnurtured
Social Croquet
Where: West Toowoomba Croquet Club, Newtown Park, 147a Taylor Street, Toowoomba When: Tuesday 9am, Wednesday 5pm and Sunday 4pm. Cost: $5 Contact: David (West Toowoomba Croquet Club) via phone 0405 886 627 or email westtoowoomba@croquetqld.org
Social Soccer
Join Coach Kamo Alali and Nestor after school to enjoy structured training to upskill or learn to play soccer, ending with a fun match. Suitable for any level of experience, no boots or uniforms required, shirts and equipment will be provided so just turn up and have fun. This program is targeted for the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Community.
Where: Newtown Park When: 13 - 17 years, Tuesday 4 March from 3.30 - 5.30pm or 6 - 12 years, Thursday 6 March from 3.30pm - 5.30pm. (ongoing sessions during school terms) Cost: Free Contact: Nestor on 07 4617 7600 or email nestor.kangudia@mercycs.org.au.
Make the Change (disability friendly sports)
Enjoy beautiful Middle Ridge Park during Parks Week through social sport! This activity is designed for disability participants and their carers to develop sporting skills, become more active and engage with the community through sports and fun activities. Offering soccer and T-Ball, these sessions are always loads of fun!
Where: Middle Ridge Park, Stenner Street Toowoomba When: Thursday 6th March 3.30pm - 4.30pm Cost: $5 per person, per session
Please arrive 15mins prior to the session. Bookings are essential, please contact Macca via phone 0413 966 976 or email macca@makethechangehw.com.au
Energise in the Park
Come and have some fun in the park by doing a low intensity, low impact class programmed for those looking for exercises to improve their strength, mobility, reflexes, fall prevention, co-ordination and general well-being.
Where: Newtown Park, Holberton Street, Newtown When: Friday 7 March, 8am - 9am Cost: $5 per person, per session Contact: Jody via phone 0402 144 527 or email resolutionsfitness01@gmail.com
Where: Laurel Bank Park, Hill Street, Toowoomba When: Monday 3 March and Wednesday 10 March from 8am - 9am Cost: $5 per person, per session Contact: Jody via phone 0402 144 527 or email resolutionsfitness01@gmail.com
Pietra Fitness Chair Exercise
Pietra fitness chair exercises are an excellent way to move your body, lengthen and strengthen your muscles, lower blood pressure, improve balance and circulation. All of this is done while sitting in a chair or using the chair for support. Pietra Fitness combines stretching and strengthening exercises with Christian prayer and meditation.
Where: Newtown Park, 147 Taylor Street, Newtown (meet at the centre gazebo in the rose garden) When: Monday 3 March, 7.30am-8.30am Cost: $5 per person, per session Contact: Fiona P:0487 396 718 or fiona.renewedwellness@gmail.com For more information about Pietra Fitness visit www.pietrafitness.com
Lilyvale (Meringandan West)
Weimer Workouts 4 Wonder Women
Where: Lilyvale Sports Oval, 581 Yalangur-Lilyvale Road, Lilyvale When: Wednesday 5 March 4pm Cost: $5 Contact: Natalie via phone 0400 023 299 or email weimerworkouts4ww@gmail.com BYO exercise mat and hat.
Pittsworth
Pittsworth Bootcamp
This bootcamp caters to all levels of fitness and focuses on a bodyweight exercise routine for duration of 30 minutes. Ideal for mature & motivated individuals and parents/guardians after their morning school drop off. Participants need to bring their own mat, towel, water bottle & exercise mat.
Where: Bridgman Oval, Pittsworth When: Thursday 7th March (ongoing sessions held 1st and 3rd of every month) 9am Cost: $5 per person, per session Contact: Nola via phone 0428 118 836 or email nolaallen827@gmail.com
Parkrun
There is no better way to celebrate the 2025 Parks Week than getting active into the park by participating in the 5km volunteer led parkrun. They are a free, weekly community event where everyone is welcome to come along and walk, jog or run it. Perfect for people of all fitness abilities, there is no time limit and no one finishes last!
South Toowoomba Parkrun
Where: Middle Ridge Park, Stenner Street, Toowoomba When: Saturday 8 March from 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Robbie via phone 0419 023 487 or email southtoowoombaoffice@parkrun.com Register: South Toowoomba parkrun website
Toowoomba Parkrun
Where: Queens Park (off Lindsay St), Toowoomba When: Saturday 8 March from 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Margaret via phone 0407 645 656 or email toowoombaoffice@parkrun.com Register: Toowoomba parkrun website
Picnic Point Parklands Parkrun
Where: Picnic Point (Tourist Road, to the left of the first speedbump entering the ring road, bottom of waterfall), Toowoomba When: Saturday 8 March from 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: picnicpointparklands@parkrun.com Register: Picnic Point Parklands parkrun website
Highfields Parkrun
Where: Highfields Sport and Recreation Park, 220 Barracks Road, Highfields When: Saturday 8 March from 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Marty via phone 0409 566 497 or Janeen via phone 0427 063 521 or email highfieldsoffice@parkrun.com Register: Highfields parkrun website
Oakey Parkrun
Where: Arthur Shooter Park, Stanley Street, Oakey When: Saturday 8 March from 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Helen via phone 0418 794 565 or email oakeyoffice@parkrun.com Register: Oakey parkrun website
Please note there will be no Pittsworth Parkrun on Saturday 8 March due to the venue being unavailable.
Where: Meet at CWA Rest Rooms 72 Clark Street, CliftonWhen: Tuesday 7am - 7.45am & Thursday 5.30pm - 6.15pmCost: FreeContact: Tracey 0412 736 424, Lisa 0448 436 807 or Jodie 0448 624 894Join the Clifton Wanderers Walking Group online
East Creek OPAP Walkers
Where: East Creek Community Centre, 43 Kitchener Street, Toowoomba When: Tuesday 8.45am (60 minute walk) Cost: Free Contact: Sally-Ann via phone 07 4639 2755 or email info@eastcreek.com.au Join the East Creek OPAP walkers group online
Toowoomba Central Walkers
Where: Laurel Bank Park, 50 hill Street, Toowoomba (meet beside the main hall in the carpark) When: Tuesday and Thursday 6.30am - 7am Cost: Free Contact: Ian iannjenny1971@bigpond.com | Join the Toowoomba Central Walkers group online
Wild Horse FM Walkers
Where: Meet at the Driver Reviver Hut, Errol Munt Oval, New England Highway, Yarraman When: Monday 7am - 8am Cost: Free Contact: Jane 0408 988 100 or treasurer@wildhorsefm.com Join the Yarraman Heart Foundation Walking Group online
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.
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