Rules 

Ball games

• No organised ball games are permitted in the Parkland.
• No cricket stumps/net stakes are to be driven into the lawn surface.
• No kicking of footballs when the safety of other patrons is at risk.
• No studded footwear is allowed.

BBQs

• No open fires are permitted at any time.
• Gas fired BBQs are permitted provided they are not operated within three (3) meters of any foliage; and
• Protective matting must be placed on the ground to prevent fat or oil residue scorching of the grass or creating dirty/slippery concrete.
• Any residue such as fat or oil must be removed from the Parkland and not disposed of on garden beds or lawn areas as it will cause damage.

Bicycle safety

• All bicycle riders must be aware that the pathways and roads throughout the Parkland are for pedestrian use also and therefore must slow down in high pedestrian traffic areas.
• Alert pedestrians of your presence by ringing your bell and give way to pedestrians at all times.
• Bicycles are not permitted in the Spectacle Garden.
• No stunts/tricks are to be performed on any structure.

Dogs

• Dogs are permitted in the Roma Street Parkland but they must be with their owner and on a leash at all times.
• The dog must be well behaved; dangerous dogs/ breeds are not permitted.
• Owners must ensure that their dog is not a nuisance and that they clean up after their dogs immediately.
• Disposal bins and bags are located at each entry point to the Parkland.
• Dogs are not permitted in the Spectacle Garden.

Glass

• All beverages consumed in the Parkland must be in containers other than glass.
• Decanting from bottles is permitted providing matting or other covering is placed to protect the area and collect broken glass.

Hot water

• Hot water is available at the Roma Street Parkland at the main BBQ area.
• If brought into the Parkland it must not be disposed of on garden beds or lawn areas as it may cause damage.
• Hot water may be disposed in a drain or removed from the Parkland.

Ice

• Ice must not be disposed of on garden beds or lawn areas as it may cause damage.
• Ice is to be disposed in a drain or removed from the Parkland.

Pedestrian safety

• Pedestrians must be aware that cyclists are allowed to ride on footpaths unless signed otherwise.
• Cyclists must give way to pedestrians.
• To avoid any disruption, pedestrians are asked to be predictable and keep to one side of the pathway.
• If you are walking a dog, please be mindful to keep your dog on a short leash.

Power

• No power is available for general users.
• Only battery operated equipment may be used.

Photography and filming

Some restrictions apply to photography and filming in the Parkland (excluding wedding photography). Please download the Photography and filming guidelines.

Rollerblades and skateboards

• Rollerblading and skateboarding are permitted in the Parkland however you must give way to pedestrians at all times and no tricks (including grinding and jumps) are to be performed using Parkland property as it can cause irreparable damage.
• Rollerblades and skateboards and similar items are not permitted to be ridden in the Spectacle Garden.

Shade structures

• One freestanding shade structure is permitted – NO PEGS are to be utilised or driven into the Parkland surface. It is recommended that sandbags are brought to weigh down the structure legs.

Sleeping/camping

• No camping or sleeping overnight.

Smoking

• Roma Street Parkland is a Queensland Government facility. Smoking is prohibited in all government buildings which includes Melange.
• Smoking in public, by Queensland law, prohibits smoking within five (5) meters of any building entrance and also within ten (10) meters of any children’s playgrounds.

Swimming/fishing

• There is no swimming, fishing or boating permitted in the lake.