Laurel Bank Park

Laurel Bank Park is a 4.3-hectare heritage-listed public park in Toowoomba City, Queensland, on the Darling Downs. Established as a private garden by Samuel George Stephens from 1904 and donated to the city in 1932, it is renowned for its manicured lawns, scented gardens, topiary, and seasonal floral displays. It is a central venue for the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.

Visitors can expect a formal, highly manicured park with expansive lawns, ornamental garden beds, a renowned scented garden designed for sensory experience, topiary displays, mature trees and hedges. The park contains a croquet lawn and clubhouse, a large children's playground, picnic shelters, barbecue areas and paved pathways. It is a flat, open and tranquil setting suitable for walking, picnicking, photography and relaxed garden viewing in central Toowoomba.

Originally developed from 1904 as a private garden by local entrepreneur Samuel George Stephens who imported ornamental trees, shrubs and flowers and laid out extensive gardens. In 1932 Stephens donated the 4.3-hectare property to the Toowoomba City Council for public use. The park is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register for its historical and horticultural significance and retains its early 20th-century layout and plantings.

A major community recreation space and horticultural landmark for Toowoomba, known as the Garden City. It is a principal venue for the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers held each September, and hosts community events, croquet and family gatherings. The scented garden is noted as an inclusive feature for visitors with visual impairment.