The Queens Park Environmental Education Centre is a space that can be enjoyed by all ages, with plenty of hands-on opportunities to connect with and learn about Ipswich's natural environment. Located next to the Queens Park Cafe in the centre of the city's premier parkland, admission to the centre is free.
The Centre has many environmental education exhibits that showcase Ipswich's unique natural environment, waterways, and sustainability themes.
The interactive displays connect you with nature in your home and around the city.
Visit the giant fig ‘growing’ inside the centre and explore the variety of ecosystems and wonderful wildlife that can be found in the Ipswich area.
While in the centre learn more about councils’ initiatives including:
- how to reduce, reuse and recycle household waste
- what you can place in your compost bin or worm farm
- places you can go around Ipswich to explore the great outdoors on foot, pushbike, or horseback
- handy household tips to reduce your carbon footprint
- how we can all improve our waterways
The centre hosts a range of events throughout the year. To stay up to date on what’s on Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com
School and Group bookings
Schools and large groups can book visits to the Environmental Education Centre on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
At the centre, schools will experience a short presentation by a council officer followed by time to explore the play-based learning experiences. If classes are interested in a specific focus area, tailored programs can be arranged.
Schools and other large groups are requested to pre-book their visit to the Nature Centre and/or Environmental Education Centre at least one month in advance through the online booking form. A recommended program for exploring the park will be provided customised to your group size.
General enquiries from schools and groups can be made by emailing enviroed@ipswich.qld.gov.au.
Queens Park Excursion Guide (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Puggles Play Time
Every Friday during school term the youngest members of our community and their grown-ups are invited to share in story time and an environmentally themed activity. Designed for children aged 5 and under, please drop by between 9.30am-11.30am to join in.
School Holiday Activities
Drop into the centre during school holidays to see what free and educational activities are on offer! Activities requiring registration are available on the Eventbrite page Ipswichcitycouncil.eventbrite.com
Opening Times
| Queens Park Environmental Education Centre | |
|---|---|
Address | Queens Park |
Cost | Free entry |
Opening Hours | Tuesday - Saturday: 9am - 2pm Please note upcoming public holiday closures: Good Friday and Easter Saturday (18 and 19 April 2025) ANZAC Day (Friday 25 April) Ipswich Show Holiday (Friday 16 May 2025) |
Enquiries and school bookings |
(07) 3810 6666 enviroed@ipswich.qld.gov.au |
Volunteer at the Centre
The Environmental Education Centre operates with the help of hard-working volunteers. Council offers a range of environmental volunteering opportunities across Ipswich, including volunteering in the centre. Find out more at the Volunteer Portal.
Ipswich City Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people of the Yugara/Yagara Language Group, as custodians of the land and waters we share. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, as the keepers of the traditions, customs, cultures and stories of proud peoples.