Best Parks in Canberra (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 99 of the best parks in Canberra right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
99 spots
Sculpture Garden
$$Collection of avant-garde, industrial large-scale sculptures in a tranquil, waterfront park.
Mount Painter Nature Reserve
Parks in Belconnen, Canberra.
Western Foreshore Park
Parks in Belconnen, Canberra.
Pine Island Reserve
Recreation area offering easy river access as well as hike/bike trails & picnic areas with grills.
Casuarina Sands Reserve
Beaches in Civic, Canberra.
Point Hut Pond District Park
Parks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Tidbinbilla Sanctuary
Walks in Fyshwick, Canberra.
Bruce Ridge Nature Reserve
Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.
The Pinnacle
Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.
Questacon Science Garden
Museums in Manuka, Canberra.
Moncrieff Community Recreation Park
Parks in Gungahlin, Canberra.
Telopea Park
Parks in Kingston, Canberra.
Tuggeranong Hill Nature Reserve
Parks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Commonwealth Park
Parks in Civic, Canberra.
Dickson Wetland
Beaches in Dickson, Canberra.
Eddison Park
Parks in Woden, Canberra.
Glebe Park
Parks in Civic, Canberra.
Urambi Hills Nature Reserve
Parks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.
Parks in Canberra — FAQs
What are the best parks in Canberra?+
Our top-rated parks in Canberra are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Canberra parks ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter parks by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many parks are listed in Canberra?+
We currently feature 99 parks across Canberra and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.