Find out what you can do at Victoria Park / Barrambin. Learn about the future of the parkland.
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Victoria Park / Barrambin is an impressive parkland located just 2 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD.
When visiting, you’ll find an urban pump track, picnic spots and an off-leash dog area. Planning is also underway for 2 new venues for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (the Games).
Victoria Park / Barrambin has been identified as the future home of the new Brisbane Stadium and National Aquatic Centre. These venues will bring long-lasting benefits to Queensland beyond the Games.
These two new venues are being delivered by the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).
On 1 June 2026, parts of the Herston side of Victoria Park / Barrambin will be transferred to GIICA for the construction and delivery of these venues.
You can view a map showing areas closed to the public. All areas outside the construction fencing remain available for community use.
Contact GIICA to subscribe for updates about construction within Victoria Park / Barrambin. To do this:
Find activities and opportunities for outdoor adventures at the parkland.
Beginner and intermediate riders can use the urban pump track to practice and expand on their riding skills.
The area includes a multi-use space with skateable elements, along with:
The pump track is located at the north-west corner of the park.
Choose a grassy spot on the edge of the parklands.
You can access this area via the shared pathways.
Victoria Park / Barrambin has an off-leash dog park behind Centenary Pool, on the Spring Hill side of the park.
Metered street parking is available on Herston Road.
Access the park via:
Victoria Park / Barrambin is well-serviced by Brisbane Metro and buses via the Inner Northern Busway. Nearest stops are Herston and QUT Kelvin Grove.
Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Plan your ride using our bike paths map.
Yes, dogs are allowed in Victoria Park / Barrambin.
You can let your dog run free at the off-leash area on the Spring Hill side of the park.
Visit the pump track for a dedicated facility for scooters, bicycles, skateboards and other non-motorised wheeled craft. Located on the north-west corner of the park, off Herston Road, the track is ideal for beginner and intermediate riders.
You can’t skateboard or ride your scooter on any park furniture, including steps, benches and walls.
In 2008, the name of the park was changed to Victoria Park / Barrambin, following engagement with the local Turrbal people. Barrambin (meaning ‘windy place’) comprised the areas now known as Herston and Bowen Hills.
Barrambin were meeting and gathering places for groups travelling to and from other parts of South East Queensland. They were also dance and corroboree sites, and hunting and fishing lands for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Yes, part of Victoria Park / Barrambin was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 3 December 2007.
It’s also listed as a Local Heritage Place under Brisbane City Plan 2014.