Access the main entrance via Counihan Road.
You can park for free in the onsite car parks, accessible via the main entry.
Street parking is also available on Counihan Road and surrounding streets.
Rocks Riverside Park
Take in the river views at Rocks Riverside Park. Explore the park’s facilities and sites you can book for a special event.
A hidden gem on the Brisbane River, Rocks Riverside Park covers about 26 hectares.
The park is divided into 3 unique sections. At the entrance, you’ll find a picnic and event space.
You'll then find an expansive flat green lawn, known as the Western Lawn, and a picturesque riverflat area near the Great Lawn, with a dry eucalypt forest in the background.
It offers natural areas to relax, play and explore, as well as a range of facilities, including a water-play area, pathways for riding and two playgrounds.
Getting there
Travel options
Access the park via Counihan Road or the riverfront promenade.
Plan your trip with Translink’s Journey Planner.
Rocks Riverside Park has a wide riverfront path connecting it to Sinnamon Park and the Western Freeway Bikeway.
Plan your ride using our bike paths map.
Things to see and do
Have a relaxing day out with family and friends at Rocks Riverside Park.
Cook lunch on an electric barbecue, picnic in the shade of eucalyptus trees, or walk or ride along the 800-metre riverside promenade.
There are fun facilities for children of all ages.
At the park, you’ll also find:
| Description | A large undercover and lawn area located at the park entrance. |
| Capacity | 501 people |
| Jumping castle | Permitted |
| Power | Available |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
| Description | A paved undercover area surrounded by lawns and eucalyptus trees. |
| Capacity | 60 people |
| Jumping castle | Permitted |
| Power | Unavailable |
| Marquees | Permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
| Description | A small, paved area with stunning views of the river. |
| Capacity | 59 people |
| Jumping castle | Permitted |
| Power | Unavailable |
| Marquees | Not permitted |
| Virtual tour | Yes |
Booking conditions
- Vehicle access is not allowed. The sites aren’t accessible by car, but there’s plenty of parking within walking distance.
- Bookings only apply to the site you choose. You can’t book barbecues or playgrounds. You must share these facilities with other park users.
- If you need power access, check your electronic equipment’s compatibility before your event. Power points may have different phases (i.e. operate on different voltages).
Before you book a site, find important information about booking conditions, fees and requirements.
What's on at Rocks Riverside Park
Join a fitness class, attend a kids’ storytime session or head along to a community event.
Frequently asked questions
You can park onsite at Rocks Riverside Park. There are 2 car parks and parking on the ring road.
There’s also street parking outside the park, on Counihan Road and the surrounding streets.
Yes, Rocks Riverside Park has a water-play area. It includes a paddling pool, rock pools and fountains for hours of fun.
Learn about other facilities at the park.
Yes, you can take dogs to Rocks Riverside Park. Make sure you leash your dog and dispose of any waste responsibly.
Want to let your dog off the leash? Visit the dog park at Delapine Place Park.
You can ride your bike along the river on the 800-metre promenade at Rocks Riverside Park. The shared-use track starts at the main car park and ends at Amazons Place in Jindalee.
When you reach the end of the promenade, you can head back to Rocks Riverside Park or keep riding along the Western Freeway Bikeway.
Discover more bike paths in Brisbane.