City Park

City Park, located in the heart of Launceston, is a must-visit attraction for tourists and locals alike.

This park is of historical significance and is an essential part of the cultural life of Launceston. It is also a heritage park that holds tales of the city's past.

City Park's history can be traced back to 1807 when an allotment was allocated for the government cottage at the base of Windmill Hill. It was in the 1820s that the Launceston Horticultural Society acquired the adjacent allotment to the immediate west of the government gardens to use it as a botanical garden. In 1863, the society handed over the gardens to the Launceston City Council, along with the government gardens, creating what is now known as "Peoples Park". Over time, the Government Cottage became rental accommodation and fell into disrepair. Eventually, it was handed over to the council in 1885 and demolished. Launceston Corporation built the John Hart Conservatory in the western part of the park in 1932. The conservatory was replicated in Parramatta Creek near Latrobe.

In 1891, the Albert Hall was constructed on the north-east corner of the park to host the Tasmanian Industrial Exhibition. Moreover, a miniature railway was also set up within the park for a short time during the exhibition. In 1965, Launceston became a sister city with Ikeda City in Japan, and as a gift, Ikeda City gifted the Launceston City Council an exhibit of Japanese macaques. Subsequently, the Monkey Island was constructed near the Cameron Street entrance to house the macaques.

City Park contains an array of attractions such as lush gardens,