Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens

General Information

Dan Gleeson Memorial Gardens, while not run as a botanic garden, is a pleasure garden maintained to the same high standards and featuring beautiful locations for special events. Originally conceived as a Bicentennial project, Dan Gleeson Gardens is set on about 5 hectares. The gardens are composed of a wide range of native and exotic trees, shrubs and palms, which are situated amongst large lawn areas and paved pathways.

The gardens have a range of facilities including:

  • fenced playground area with shade-sail
  • electric barbecues
  • picnic tables
  • seating throughout the gardens
  • a large wooden gazebo.

Visit our Botanic Gardens page for more information about botanic gardens in Townsville.

Bookings

This park is suitable for events and ceremonies.

Visit our Open Space Bookings page for more information.

Location

Located at 116 Thuringowa Drive, Kirwan, Townsville.

  • Main entrance point: across from 71 Thuringowa Drive, Thuringowa Central.

Facilities

  • Accessible Toilets Accessible Toilets
  • BBQ BBQ
  • Formal Gardens Formal Gardens
  • Gazebos, Shelters Gazebos, Shelters
  • Memorial Memorial
  • On Leash Dog Areas On Leash Dog Areas
  • Pathways Pathways
  • Picnic Facilities, Seats, Benches Picnic Facilities, Seats, Benches
  • Playground Equipment Playground Equipment
  • Toilets Toilets
  • Weddings Weddings
  • Wheelchair Access Wheelchair Access