About Glebe Park
Glebe Park is a 4.7-hectare public park in Civic, central Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, bounded by Coranderrk, Bunda and Akuna Streets. Established on former St John's Church glebe land, it retains mature English elms and English oaks planted in the 1920s and 1930s. The park is heritage-listed for its early Canberra landscape character and provides open lawns, shaded avenues, a playground and event space close to Canberra Centre and the city centre.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a flat, open urban park with extensive lawns shaded by mature English elms and oaks planted in formal avenues. The park contains paved walking paths, seating and picnic tables, a fenced children's playground, public art and rotunda, and open areas used for informal recreation and community events. It is located in central Civic, surrounded by shops and cafes, offering a quiet green space for walking, picnicking and relaxing.
Key highlights
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Heritage-listed avenue of mature English elms and English oaks from the 1920s-1930s
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4.7 hectares of open lawns and shaded paths in central Civic
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Fenced children's playground and picnic facilities
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Historic rotunda and public artworks
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Central location adjacent to Canberra Centre and Bunda Street precinct