Built on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera peoples
or more than 30 years, South Bank Parklands has held a special place in the hearts of Queenslanders. Emerging out of Expo 88, an event that redefined the way Brisbane saw itself as a city, the Parklands has evolved to become a place that brings the community together at the river’s edge. (“Suddenly Brisbane had a promenade and a place from which to view the spectacle of the city,” wrote Louise Noble in in 2001.) Today, it is one of Brisbane’s iconic destinations and is synonymous with the city. It provides a critical counterpoint to the dense urbanity of the CBD. An estimated 14 million people visit it each year for respite and relaxation, play and performance, and access to contemporary culture
