{"id":7623,"date":"2024-01-17T09:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T23:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/?page_id=7623"},"modified":"2024-03-02T17:12:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T07:12:55","slug":"hidden-gem-in-bardon-civosity-park","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/hidden-gem-in-bardon-civosity-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Hidden Gem in Bardon: Civosity Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hiding in a suburban backyard in a Bardon neighbourhood, you will find something extraordinary. Civosity Park, an enchanting garden, is a living symbol of the creativity, community-mindedness, and generosity of David Engwicht.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Sunset Celebrations to Showcase Rosalie Village Precinct Upgrades<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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Step into this lush space and find yourself in a subtropical wonderland. Leafy green plants and arching tree ferns fill the grounds. A grand poinciana tree reaches out across the garden, generously providing shady places to rest under, even during the heat of Brisbane\u2019s summer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A timber boardwalk leads around concealed corners while a shallow sparkling creek bubbles gently between the plants and under small bridges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: Tony Cristiano\/Google Maps <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Comfortable outdoor furniture on the main deck is an ideal spot to share a picnic lunch while visiting this unique location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The area is partially fenced and the size of a standard backyard, so little ones can explore without wandering too far. Wander the paths discovering enchanting decorations along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: John McGrath\/Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Playing barefoot in the creek is a delightful sensory experience.  At night the garden is transformed into an illuminated magical forest, lit by well-placed coloured fairy lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo Credit: TC\/Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWow, I drive past that all the time. I always assumed it was someone’s backyard,\u201d said a commenter on Reddit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLook at the size of the hardwood that David Engwicht chose to build the tiered deck with. He intends for it to be around for a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe water bubbler works, I used it today! I\u2019d love to meet the person responsible, maybe I\u2019ll see him around one of these days.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Civosity
Photo Credit: Rhys Lauder\/Google Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The garden is free to use but this is not a public space and there are no public toilets. Donations or purchasing Mr Engwitch\u2019s book<\/a> are welcome as it will help fund continual improvements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: Stuartholme School: Historic Junior School Precinct Construction Commences in Bardon<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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