Mowbray Park

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is a lovely park situated next to the river in the suburb of East Brisbane next to Woolloongabba. Historically, housed public swimming baths, and is now a popular park for barbecues and playing in. The attached City Cat terminal is of course a great way to get to and from the park.


The park is quite expansive, I'm often surprised at how large it is. By the river and ferry terminal are a few electric barbecues and picnic tables, nearby is an adventure playground home to Scruffy The Boat - which is now also an Ingress Portal/Pokestop.



I like the thought that's gone into the design of the playground here - it's boat themed and educational with alphabet and number toys, plus climbing apparatus, slides and swings of course.


Heading further east and up the hill you'll find some nice pathways flanked by palm trees and a war memorial (and a couple more Portals/Pokestops, in case you actually came just for that!)


There is more seating spread throughout the park and a few open spaces to run around and maybe play a ball game.


The views of the river are always relaxing; and with the ferry terminal and public dock there's often interesting boats to see around the area.


If you haven't packed a picnic, across the road are plenty of casual restaurants to suit all tastes and occasions. Piccolo Pizza does gourmet takeaway pizza - I found their flavours to be adventurous and unexpected taking inspiration from around the world. For the stir-fry lovers, Shun Noodle Bar does Chinese noodle stir-fries with the usual meats and vegetables. They also have rice dishes and noodle soups such as Malaysian Laksa and Vietnamese Rice Noodle Soup. Shun Noodle Bar also offers a combo deal for $6.5 extra for a side dish and softdrink.

Fish 53 (so named for its street address) of course is a fish and chip shop with all the typical items in value for money sizes. They too have combo deals such as burger, chips and drink for around $10 - $12. I haven't yet been to Sushi Kotobuki or the latest additions Mr Fitz Ice Cream or Doughnut Time, though I keep hearing good things about them. Of course, plenty of people take their purchases back across the road to enjoy in the park anyway!


If none of the nearby food outlets take your fancy, up the road is a village square with an IGA Supermarket and a number of fancier restaurants and the Shafston Hotel.

is well serviced with public toilets and free car parking on-site, and City Cats every 15 minutes during the day.

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