Yeronga Memorial Park is a big heritage-listed park in Brisbane’s inner south, best known for Honour Avenue, a tree-lined drive planted as a World War I memorial. It is also the place locals go for a swim, a kick of the ball, a picnic or a dog run.
The park covers about 22 hectares between Ipswich Road and Park Road, so it is easy to fill a morning here: walk the avenue, read the names on the memorial pavilion, then let the kids loose at the playground.
Honour Avenue and the memorial gates
Between 1917 and 1919, 96 weeping figs and flame trees were planted along Honour Avenue as a memorial to soldiers from the old Stephens Shire. Each tree once carried a shield bearing a soldier’s name. The avenue gives a shaded walk even on a hot day.
Two sets of memorial gates and a memorial pavilion were built in 1921. Marble tablets in the pavilion list 97 names.
The park was listed on the Queensland Heritage Register in December 2005. It also carries a later layer of history: United States forces used the park as Camp Yeronga during World War II, and the American Legion later put up a memorial stone.
Look for two more details as you walk the edges of the park. A low shale stone wall runs along Ipswich Road, built in the mid-1930s as a Depression-era works project. At the Park Road gates a plaque added in 1979 honours those who served in later conflicts.
Things to do at Yeronga Memorial Park
Playground and picnics
There is a playground off Honour Avenue and School Road, picnic areas, drinking water and barbecues. The outdoor fitness station and rebound wall are on Honour Avenue, and there is a public toilet there too.
Dog off-leash area
The park has a council dog off-leash area with a drinking tap and dog bowl.
Swimming at Yeronga Park Memorial Swimming Pool
The pool complex at 55 School Road is on the southern edge of the park. It has a 50 metre heated outdoor pool, a 25 metre heated outdoor pool, an enclosed heated program pool and a children’s wading pool, plus a kiosk. The water play area and wading pool close during winter. Hours are 5 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday, with shorter days Friday to Sunday, and the pool is closed on Good Friday, Anzac Day and Christmas Day.
Entry is about $7.25 for an adult and $5.40 for a child aged 2 to 14, and children under 2 are free. A family pass (one adult, two children) is about $15.55. Check the council pool page for current prices and opening hours.
Sport in the park
The park has a long sporting history. The Yeronga Tennis Club formed here in 1909 and the Stephens Croquet Club in 1923, and today the park has tennis courts, a croquet club and cricket ovals. Club areas are for club use, so check before you wander onto them. The council listing also names the Yeronga CWA Hall, the Brisbane Bridge Centre, Yeronga Guides and a Queensland Blind Cricket Association facility. It is a working local park as well as a memorial. Allow time to read the names on the memorial pavilion before you head to the playground.
Planning your visit
- How long: Walk the avenue and visit the playground, then add a swim to make it a half day.
- Best time: Early morning or late afternoon, when the avenue is shaded and the light is soft.
- What to bring: Water, sunscreen, swimmers and a towel if you plan to use the pool, and a lead for the dog.
- Accessibility: The pool has an accessible entrance and accessible facilities throughout the complex. The council lists a car park off Villa Street and School Road for the park.
Getting there and parking
Yeronga Memorial Park is about a 15 minute drive from Brisbane CBD. The pool has a free on-site car park off School Road, and the council lists park car parks on Villa Street and School Road.
By train, Yeronga station is on the all-stops Beenleigh line, on Fairfield Road. Plan your trip with Translink.
Nearby
- Yeronga – the suburb’s pool, parks and cafes in one guide.
- Annerley Junction – cafes and the Junction Fest, a short drive east.
- Moorooka – heritage and food along Beaudesert Road.
- Mowbray Park – another riverside park on the south side.
- Anzac Square – the city’s shrine and memorial galleries.
- More history and landmarks and more Brisbane days out.
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Quick answers
Where is Yeronga Memorial Park?
It is in Yeronga, Brisbane, between Ipswich Road, Villa Street, Park Road and School Road. The council lists it at 78 Park Road.
Is there a playground at Yeronga Memorial Park?
Yes. There is a playground in the park, along with picnic areas, drinking water, barbecues and a public toilet.
Can I swim at Yeronga Memorial Park?
Yes, at Yeronga Park Memorial Swimming Pool on School Road. It has heated 50 metre and 25 metre pools and is open most days, with entry fees.
Is there a dog park at Yeronga Memorial Park?
Yes. There is a council dog off-leash area in the park, with a drinking tap and dog bowl.
What is Honour Avenue?
Honour Avenue is a tree-lined drive of 96 weeping figs and flame trees planted between 1917 and 1919 as a World War I memorial. Each tree carried a shield with a soldier’s name.
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