Parks, sportsgrounds and reserves
The City of Hobart manages high-quality parks, gardens, playgrounds, and bushland reserves.
Our parks and bushland reserves let you relax and unwind in natural surroundings. You can do this in one of our suburban or city parks, or by getting back to nature in our reserves.
Children can also have fun playing in one of our many playgrounds.
Our network of tracks and trails has something for everyone. Including hikers, runners, mountain bikers, and casual strollers.
We also have sportsgrounds that are available for public use throughout the year.
Find all the info you need for your outdoor activities and enjoy Hobart's natural beauty.
For more information about Kunanyi, see our Kunanyi / Mt Wellington page.
Consumption of alcohol
Some parks in and around Hobart are identified as public places. Restrictions on the consumption of alcohol apply to these parks.
Alcohol possession and consumption is restricted in the following parks:
| Location |
Restriction |
| Franklin Square |
24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Hobart Cenotaph |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| Hobart Regatta Grounds |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| Hobart Rivulet Linear Park |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| John Doggett Park |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| Long Beach Reserve |
24 hours, 7 days a week (within fenced area of playground only) |
| North Hobart Cultural & Skate Park |
24 hours, 7 days a week |
| Parliament House Gardens (managed by State Government) |
- 10 December to 1 January, 3 pm – 10 am
- 2 January to 9 December, 10 pm – 10 am
|
| Princes Park |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| Salamanca Lawns |
- 10 December to 1 January, 3 pm – 10 am
- 2 January to 9 December, 10 pm – 10 am
|
| Soundy Park |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |
| St Davids Park |
24 hours, 7 days a week |
| The University Rose Gardens |
8 pm – 8 am, 7 days a week |