Barlow Park multi-sports facility
NOTE: All enquiries must be made a minimum of eight weeks prior to the event.
Barlow Park is Cairns' premier football and athletics facility. It comprises two rectangular fields, an IAAF-standard athletics track with grassed field, long jump pits, grandstand, corporate boxes, function room, eatery outlets, amenities blocks and car parking.
Barlow Park is the home of Cairns Athletics, Far North Queensland Rugby League (FNQRL) and the Northern Pride Rugby League Club.
- Address: 251 – 269 Severin Street, Parramatta Park
- Event Applications: read below and submit an online application form.
- Enquiries: email leisurevenues@cairns.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 4044 3645
- Facebook: check out Barlow Park on Facebook for real-time updates, info and photos.
Important: All use must comply with government directives and advice in relation to Covid19. These are subject to change without notice.
Facility / Function | Main Barlow | West Barlow | Corporate Room | Function Room |
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8-lane IAAF standard athletics track | Y | |||
International-standard Rugby League / Union field | 114m long (100m field and 2 x 7m in goals) x 68m wide. | Y | ||
Soccer field | 100m long x 68m wide. | Y | ||
Discus and shotput training circles | Y | |||
Seating capacity | 1,700 (grandstand) 15,000 (total) | 6,000 | 80 | 60 |
Change Rooms | 6 | 4 | ||
Showers | 12 | 7 | ||
Toilets (inc. disabled) | 50 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
First Aid Room | Y | |||
Referees’ Room | Y | Y | ||
Administration office | Y | |||
Kitchen | Y | Y | Y | |
Communications Room |
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Food and Beverage outlets | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Corporate boxes |
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Lighting (lux) | 620 | 200 | ||
Car parking |
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Free casual public use (unless facility is booked for events or activities) | Mon-Fri 4pm-7pm | |||
Bookings for groups, school carnivals, corporate training, workshops | Y | Y | Y | Y |
Complete the online application form.
Before you begin, please ensure you:
- Review the fees and charges ( PDF, 0.02 MB ) associated with the hire of the venue.
- Review the Barlow Park venue hire terms and conditions ( PDF, 0.72 MB )
- Review our Management and Scheduling guidelines for facility user groups ( PDF, 0.68 MB ).
- Can provide a detailed statement of proposed event / activity, along with location and site plans.
- Have all relevant approvals, licences and valid Public Liability insurance for the event / activity.
- Are prepared to provide the details of your first aid and crowd safety arrangements.
- Contact the Barlow Park Coordinator on (07) 4044 3645 or via email for further assistance.
Kitchen facilities
If you are wanting to use any of the kitchen facilities, you may need a food business licence specifically for Barlow Park or West Barlow Park. If you are a not-for-profit organisation you may need to submit a notification.
Food business licence application / not-for-profit notification form ( PDF, 0.33 MB )
- Rugby Union, Rugby League and Football (Soccer)
- Discus and shotput training circles
- Kiosk, change rooms and administration room
- Security fencing.
Last Updated: 3 August 2023
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