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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.

Editor's pick12 Parks and Gardens to Explore in Canberra

99 spots

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Lyneham Ridge Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
48Spot

Lyneham Ridge Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.8(26)View details →
Green Square — Kingston, Canberra
47Spot

Green Square

Parks · Kingston

Parks in Kingston, Canberra.

4.1(85)View details →
Canberra Nature Park, O'Connor Ridge — Gungahlin, Canberra
47Spot

Canberra Nature Park, O'Connor Ridge

Parks · Civic

Walks in Civic, Canberra.

4.4(45)View details →
Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
47Spot

Goorooyarroo Nature Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.6(9)View details →
Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit — Civic, Canberra
46Spot

Canberra Tracks - Black Mountain Summit

Parks · Civic

Walks in Civic, Canberra.

4.0(85)View details →
Wilson Parking - Canberra Centre Car Park — Civic, Canberra
46Spot

Wilson Parking - Canberra Centre Car Park

Parks · Civic

Parks in Civic, Canberra.

3.4(233)View details →
Oxley Hill — Tuggeranong, Canberra
46Spot

Oxley Hill

Parks · Tuggeranong

Walks in Tuggeranong, Canberra.

4.4(31)View details →
Barrer Hill — Woden, Canberra
46Spot

Barrer Hill

Parks · Manuka

Walks in Manuka, Canberra.

4.4(31)View details →
Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve — Gungahlin, Canberra
45Spot

Mulanggari Grasslands Nature Reserve

Parks · Gungahlin

Walks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.0(7)View details →
Gungahlin Marketplace — Gungahlin, Canberra
44Spot

Gungahlin Marketplace

Parks · Gungahlin

Markets in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.0(51)View details →
Gungahlin Town Square — Gungahlin, Canberra
44Spot

Gungahlin Town Square

Parks · Gungahlin

Markets in Gungahlin, Canberra.

4.1(38)View details →
Kama Nature Reserve — Belconnen, Canberra
44Spot

Kama Nature Reserve

Parks · Belconnen

Walks in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.1(29)View details →
Murrumbidgee River Trekking Carpark — Belconnen, Canberra
43Spot

Murrumbidgee River Trekking Carpark

Parks · Belconnen

Lookouts in Belconnen, Canberra.

4.1(27)View details →
Woden Skate Park — Woden, Canberra
43Spot

Woden Skate Park

Parks · Woden

Parks in Woden, Canberra.

4.3(19)View details →
Haig Park — Braddon, Canberra
42Spot

Haig Park

Parks · Civic

Parks in Civic, Canberra.

4.3(12)View details →
Girrawah Park — Gungahlin, Canberra
42Spot

Girrawah Park

Parks · Gungahlin

Parks in Gungahlin, Canberra.

3.9(26)View details →
Wilson Parking - 36 Mort Street Car Park — Braddon, Canberra
41Spot

Wilson Parking - 36 Mort Street Car Park

Parks · Braddon

Parks in Braddon, Canberra.

3.0(16)View details →
Dickson Shopping Centre - Carpark — Dickson, Canberra
41Spot

Dickson Shopping Centre - Carpark

Parks · Dickson

Shopping in Dickson, Canberra.

4.3(8)View details →

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.