Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood Arboretum is a heritage-listed public park and arboretum in the suburb of Sherwood in Brisbane, Queensland, located on a bend of the Brisbane River. Established in 1925, it contains around 1,000 Queensland native trees planted in a formal avenue layout. Notable for its botanical collection, riverside setting and historical value, it is listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and managed by Brisbane City Council as a recreational reserve.

Visitors can expect a tranquil riverside park with formal avenues of mature Queensland native trees, open grassed areas and shaded walking paths along the Brisbane River. The arboretum offers picnic lawns, barbecue areas, and seating for relaxed visits, with opportunities for walking, photography and birdwatching. The layout is open and park-like with interpretive signage about tree species and history, and views of the river bend.

Established in 1925 as an arboretum of Queensland native trees, initiated by the Sherwood Shire Council and curator Robert Jack. Around 1,000 trees comprising 72 species were planted in a formal design to create a scientific and educational collection. It is one of few surviving interwar arboreta in Queensland and was entered on the Queensland Heritage Register in 2007 for its historical and scientific value.

Valued as a community recreational reserve and botanical landmark for the Sherwood district, representing early 20th-century interest in native flora conservation and public park development. It serves as a place for community gatherings, passive recreation and environmental appreciation.