Civic brings together lakeside parks, arts spaces, schools and easy transport—ideal for participation goals and calm, low-sensory outings:

• Glebe Park (City) – a heritage urban park with shady lawns, playground and picnic spots on the edge of the CBD. Parks ACT

• Haig Park (Braddon/Turner edge) – long green corridor activated by City Renewal programs and events. ACT Government

• Commonwealth Park (West Basin foreshore) – lakeside paths and event lawns managed by the National Capital Authority; the NCA has a current renewal vision for the park. National Capital Authority

• Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG) – City-run museum and gallery in the heart of Civic, great for short, structured cultural visits. Canberra Museum & Gallery

• Canberra Theatre Centre – ACT’s premier performing arts venue on London Circuit (check programs and relaxed performances). Canberra Theatre Centre

• Light Rail – Alinga Street (City terminus) – accessible platforms connecting Civic with the Inner North and Gungahlin. CMET

• ANU Acton Waterfront & West Basin – nearby lakeside precinct under NCA planning guidelines for a high-quality, walkable foreshore. National Capital Authority

• Nearby schools we commonly liaise with – Turner School (Primary), Ainslie School (Braddon campus, Primary), Campbell High School and Lyneham High School. Turners CollegeAinslie SchoolCampbell High SchoolLyneham High School

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1. Glebe Park, City — Shaded lawns and playground within Glebe Park on the Civic side of Canberra City. Parks ACT

2. Haig Park (near City/Braddon) — Tree-lined paths and community activation area at Haig Park close to Civic. ACT Government

3. Commonwealth Park foreshore — Lakeside path and event lawns at Commonwealth Park, West Basin, near City. National Capital Authority

4. Canberra Museum & Gallery (CMAG) — Entrance to CMAG on London Circuit in the City centre. Canberra Museum & Gallery

5. Canberra Theatre Centre — Exterior of Canberra Theatre Centre on London Circuit, City. Canberra Theatre Centre

6. Alinga Street Light Rail stop — Accessible platforms at the Alinga Street City terminus (R1 line). CMET

7. West Basin / Acton Waterfront — Foreshore promenade where the City meets Lake Burley Griffin (NCA precinct). National Capital Authority

8. Nearby school—Turner School — Front signage at Turner School serving City families in the Inner North. Turners College