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Davies Park

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Photograph

A photograph of Davies Park
Photograph · Commander Keane · CC BY-SA 4.0
Today
Hours not recorded
Visit duration
1 hour
Accessibility
Partly step-free
Price
Free entry
Standing
Must see
Rank
Rank 33 of 9,969

Place details and sources

This place is a Park. It was established in 2003.

Type of place
Park OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Established
2003 Wikidata · Checked 2026-09-09
Operator
Brisbane City Council OpenStreetMap · Checked 2026-09-09
Wikipedia article
Davies Park Wikipedia · Checked 2026-09-09

About Davies Park

Davies Park is a public park in Brisbane, Queensland, managed by Brisbane City Council. It serves as recreational green space within the metropolitan area and is included in curated visitor rankings for the city. The park represents typical municipal parkland provision in Brisbane's park network. Visitors should treat this as standard urban parkland with unverified specific amenities. The park's identity derives from OpenStreetMap way/24315115 with no additional coordinate or point-of-interest data available from production sources. Daily: open access; no gate schedule. Davies Park is at 277 Montague Road, West End, Queensland 4101.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

What's inside

The Brisbane City Council parks website provides general information about parks and recreation across the municipality but does not enumerate individual amenities for this location. Visitors should expect basic parkland characteristics typical of council-managed spaces, potentially including grassed areas and pathways. Without confirmed inventory, visitors are advised to approach with flexible expectations and verify current conditions independently. No playground equipment, sporting facilities, shelters, or water features are confirmed in available documentation. Individual sports areas, matches and hosted events may use separate schedules.

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How long to spend

As unquantified municipal parkland, duration depends entirely on visitor purpose and discovered amenities upon arrival. Casual recreation might require thirty minutes to several hours. Visitors planning dedicated trips should allow contingency time given information gaps. The absence of documented attractions suggests this location suits incidental visits rather than destination-specific itineraries. Travellers should integrate Davies Park into broader Brisbane exploration rather than allocating exclusive journey time without prior on-site assessment of actual offerings. General park access is free and requires no ticket. General park access is free and requires no ticket. The two multi-courts also require no booking; ticketed matches or independently operated events may charge separately.

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Season and crowds

Brisbane's subtropical climate generally supports year-round outdoor activity, though summer humidity and storm potential warrant consideration. Visitors must independently verify opening times with Brisbane City Council before travel. No source indicates restricted access periods, seasonal closures, or special event schedules. Daily: open access; no gate schedule. Use either Montague Road at Davies Park, stop 8: Translink stop 001047 or 001048. Routes 60 Blue CityGlider and 192 serve the named stop. Drivers can enter from Jane Street or Montague Road; Council identifies parking at Davies Park.

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Tickets

Most Brisbane municipal parks operate as free public access spaces, though this specific location lacks confirmation. Any potential parking fees, facility hire charges, or event-specific ticketing remain unverified. Travellers carrying payment methods as precaution is prudent practice. Free general admission represents reasonable default expectation for Australian urban parkland, but this inference carries uncertainty pending official source confirmation. General park access is free and requires no ticket. The two multi-courts also require no booking; ticketed matches or independently operated events may charge separately. The riverside route through Davies Park is paved and mostly flat.

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Getting there

Visitors must independently plan access using Brisbane City Council resources or journey planning tools. The park's metropolitan location suggests probable bus or train connectivity within Brisbane's TransLink network, though exact stops and walking distances require verification. Cyclists should investigate dedicated path connections. Use either Montague Road at Davies Park, stop 8: Translink stop 001047 or 001048. Routes 60 Blue CityGlider and 192 serve the named stop. Drivers can enter from Jane Street or Montague Road; Council identifies parking at Davies Park. The park has entrances from Jane Street and Montague Road.

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What to watch out for

Standard urban park awareness applies: uneven surfaces, variable maintenance conditions, wildlife encounters, and sun exposure given Brisbane's latitude. Visitors should carry water, sun protection, and appropriate footwear. After-hours safety considerations apply as with any public space. No source indicates patrolled swimming, dangerous fauna, or notable crime concerns. The riverside route through Davies Park is paved and mostly flat. Car parking is available within the park. The sporting ovals are grass, so step-free access does not mean uniformly firm, paved surfacing throughout the site.

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Photography

Commercial, drone, or tripod-based photography may require council permits under standard Brisbane protocols. Visitors should respect privacy of other park users regardless of formal regulations. No iconic or specifically photogenic features are documented. Lighting conditions follow typical outdoor patterns with morning and evening generally offering favourable natural illumination. Equipment security warrants attention in any public setting. Visitors seeking certainty should contact Brisbane City Council regarding intended photography activities. Davies Park is at 277 Montague Road, West End, Queensland 4101. The sporting ovals are grass, so step-free access does not mean uniformly firm, paved surfacing throughout the site.

Checked 2026-08-31 · Source

Common questions

What is the street address of Davies Park?

Davies Park is at 277 Montague Road, West End, Queensland 4101.

Where are the park entrances?

Brisbane City Council identifies entrances from Jane Street and Montague Road.

What sports facilities are in Davies Park?

The park contains two sporting ovals, rowing sheds, beach-volleyball courts and two multi-courts. The largest oval is Bill Tyquin Oval, the home ground of Souths Rugby League Club.

Do the multi-courts require a booking?

No. Brisbane City Council lists two multi-courts at Davies Park and states that bookings are not required.

When are the West End Markets held?

The weekly West End Markets operate at Davies Park on Saturdays from 6:00am to 2:00pm; entry is free and no booking is required.

Why is Davies Park heritage-listed?

Davies Park has been a Brisbane Local Heritage Place since 30 October 2000, recognised for its historical, representative, aesthetic and social significance, including its long association with rugby league.

Where it is

Nearby

Within 19 min on foot
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    9 min walk

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    15 min walk

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  • Queensland Museum 1 hr 30 min
    19 min walk

    Queensland Museum

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    • Museum

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Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·