Picnic Area
37 Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
Open nowToday 07:00 – 19:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A relaxed bushland picnic area on Mt Coot-tha — free, 4.6 stars from 160-plus reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Tuesday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- FridayToday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Saturday
- 07:00 – 19:00
- Sunday
- 07:00 – 19:00
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
Picnic Area is listed in Toowong, Brisbane, as a park venue suited to outdoor gatherings. Brisbane City Council describes its bookable park sites as settings for birthdays, weddings, community events, corporate functions and fun runs, with options across the city that may sit near picnic facilities, greenery, the Brisbane River or city views. The supplied information does not identify which features are available at this particular site, so visitors should confirm the location’s facilities before planning an event.
Private bookings provide exclusive use of the selected site for the booked period, with a minimum booking length of two hours. Sites are generally available between 8am and 7pm daily, although bookings apply only to the chosen area and its included facilities. Barbecues, other shelters and playgrounds cannot be reserved and remain shared with other park users.
This could suit a small celebration, family gathering or community event, provided the space meets the group’s needs. A booking application is required for exclusive private use, and Council advises applying at least five working days before the event. Commercial activities and some other uses require separate permission, including activities involving electricity, temporary structures over 15 square metres, promotional activity or events involving 500 or more people. Booking and applicable activity fees may apply, with Council assessing applications after submission.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 166 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 80
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 67
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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