Purtell Park, Brisbane

#658 among attractions in Brisbane

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Purtell Park is a rugby league ground in Bardon, a suburb in Brisbane's west, in Queensland, Australia. It is now the home of Wests Juniors Rugby League Football Club, Normandy Rugby League Football Club, Voices of Birralee, Western Districts Gymnastics, and a venue for Premier Touch Football. A community arts centre which provides meeting rooms for community organisations has been set up in what used to be the football clubhouse. ()

Coordinates: 27°27'51"S, 152°58'23"E

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BardonBrisbane Australia

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Purtell Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, J C Slaughter Falls, Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium.

0.9 miSE
Cemetery
Toowong Cemetery, Brisbane
24 min walk • Toowong Cemetery, located in the city of Brisbane, Australia, is a significant heritage site that intertwines the city's history with the tranquility of a traditional Victorian-era garden cemetery. Established in 1875, it spans over 44 hectares and is the largest...
0.9 miS
Park
Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Brisbane
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, the Brisbane Botanic Gardens is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil retreat from the urban hustle. This sprawling park, known for its diverse plant collections and picturesque landscapes, is a beloved destination for both...
1 miSW
Waterfall
J C Slaughter Falls
27 min walk • J C Slaughter Falls, an idyllic natural haven nestled within the Mt. Coot-tha Reserve in Queensland, Australia, is a serene getaway for nature enthusiasts and those seeking solace from the urban bustle of nearby Brisbane.
0.8 miS
Specialty museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Brisbane
22 min walk • Nestled within the lush surroundings of Brisbane's Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, the Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium offers a captivating journey through the cosmos to both locals and visitors from around the world. Opened in 1978, this astronomical hub is named...
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane
21 min walk • Richard Randall Art Studio is a heritage-listed studio at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built in c.1900. It is also known as Richard Randall's Studio. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 21 October 1992.
1.5 miNE
Memorial
Ithaca Creek State School, Brisbane
37 min walk • Ithaca Creek State School is a heritage-listed state school and war memorial at 49 Lugg Street, Bardon, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Queensland Department of Public Work and built from 1930 to 1939. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 February 2016.
0.6 miNE
Area
Bardon, Brisbane
15 min walk • Bardon is a western suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located approximately 5 kilometres north-west of the Brisbane CBD. Bardon is a leafy residential suburb, much of which nestles into the foothills of Mount Coot-tha. In the 2016 census, Bardon had a population of 9,500 people.
1.1 miE
Tower
Paddington Water Tower, Brisbane
28 min walk • Paddington Water Tower is a heritage-listed water tower at 16 Garfield Drive, Paddington, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board and built by day labour in 1927. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 23 June 2000.
0.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Simpson Falls, Brisbane
24 min walk • The Simpson Falls, a cascade waterfall on the West Ithaca Creek, is located within the Mount Coot-tha Forest, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
0.9 miSE
Memorial
Temple of Peace, Brisbane
23 min walk • Temple of Peace is a heritage-listed memorial in the Toowong Cemetery at the corner of Frederick Street and Mt Coot-tha Road, Toowong, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
1.6 miSW
Area
Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane
42 min walk • Mount Coot-tha is a mountain and a suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census, there were no residents in the suburb.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Purtell Park?

Nearby attractions include Bardon, Brisbane (15 min walk), Richard Randall Art Studio, Brisbane (21 min walk), Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium, Brisbane (22 min walk), Trooper Cobb's Grave, Brisbane (23 min walk).

How to get to Purtell Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Purtell Park:

Bus

Leworthy Street • Lines: 475 (9 min walk)
Stuartholme Road at Stuartholme College stop 32 • Lines: 471 (12 min walk)