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Creating an identity to maximise the use of Bedford Park facilities through its ongoing preservation, improvement and beautification.  And, with the establishment of regular community based activities focused on child and family welfare—continue the legacy established by (Mary) Josephine Bedford.   

About us ...

New members are always welcome.  Friends of Bedford Park (FoBP) was established in 2013.  We are a non-funded, not-for-profit, volunteer community group.  Our group meets on a monthly basis in Bedford Park, corner Love and Water Streets, Spring Hill, in the picnic shed.  We are made up of local residents, community

Our events

Come and join in the fun... We have a number of community events planned to take place in the Park to increase its use as a community hub and 'village common' for local residents, businesses and other organisations.  Come along, have some fun and find out what is going on, share your ideas and insights and make

Next Meeting:

The date for our next meeting will be announced soon.

Local News:

Block Party event in Bedford Park on Friday, 11th December from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Community organisations--Wesley Mission Brisbane, Rapid Relief and Communify with the support of the Brisbane City Council are holding a community BBQ in Bedford Park.  Come enjoy an afternoon of music, art and craft, face painting, sporting activities and amusements.  BBQ and all activities are FREE! Everyone is welcome to come along, make new friends and join in the fun.

Latest Project:

Bedford Park

Bedford Park, located on the corner of Love and Water Streets Spring Hill, and also known as Bedford Playground and Spring Hill Playground was established in 1927.  It is State Heritage listed and was named in honour of (Mary) Josephine Bedford in 1959, an early Brisbane philanthropist.  The park features the Communify

(Mary) Josephine Bedford

Born in England in 1861, (Mary) Josephine Bedford arrived in Brisbane in 1891 with her longtime friend and companion Dr Lilian Cooper, with whom she shared accommodation durng their student days in England. Josephine helped Lilian establish herself as Queensland's first

'Park Food Trucks @ Bedford Park'.  Sunday's Park Food Trucks event in Bedford Park was a great success. Spring Hill locals, as well as people from all over Brisbane came along and enjoyed the delicious fair offered by ChipTease, King of the Wings, Kombi Koffein, Little Back, Pizzantica, The Bone Lorry and The Doughnut Bar.  The event was organised byBrisbane resident Emma Cuell, the founder of Park Food Trucks. We are hoping it will become a regular event in Bedford Park.

                                               We will keep you updated on future

                                               dates for Park Food Trucks @ Bedford

                                               Park.  A big 'Thank You' to Cr Vicki

                                               Howard and her team for all their

                                               support on this great event.

 

 

 

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