Parks and Playgrounds

A young girl waves at the camera as she plays on a flying fox and her family watch from the background
You're never too far from a park or playground

If you have kids in your life—or you’re a big kid at heart—there are more than 130 parks and playgrounds across the Rockhampton Region. Find them all using this handy Parks & Playground Finder.

We’ve included some of our most beloved parks below.

A mother, father and their two children walk in front of a row of palm trees, with a colourful orb-like climbing playgrond in the back. A sign reads 'Wyatt's Wonder Web'.

Kershaw Gardens

Moores Creek Road, North Rockhampton 4701

A short distance from Rockhampton’s CBD and with easy access from the Bruce Highway, these parklands feature a popular playground with a climbing orb, monorail, barbeques, and water splash area. When the kids have been worn out, take a stroll through the parklands, visit the waterfall and Rainforest Rapids. Kershaw Gardens is suitable for all members of the family—including pets.

A father smiles as he eats a burger while sitting at a picnic table with his wife and children

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens

100 Spencer Street, The Range 4700

Rockhampton Botanic Gardens is home to Rockhampton’s free zoo and its family of animals—including chimpanzees, meerkats, otters, monkeys, colourful birds, crocodiles, dingoes, and kangaroos. Surrounding the zoo, you’ll find gardens inspired by locations around the world, an animal-inspired playground, lagoons, picnic areas, and walking trails. Rockhampton Botanic Gardens is an affordable and enjoyable way to spend the day with the whole family.

Two children are running across play-equipment ramps, in front of a large playground with slides, climbing walls and rope climbs

Fitzroy Adventure Playground

Cnr Quay and William Streets, Rockhampton 4700

When you visit Rockhampton’s CBD for a coffee or weekend brunch, check out the Fitzroy Adventure Playground. Part of the Riverside Precinct, this playground features slides, a wonder web, and rock-climbing walls.

Colourful shade sails provide protection from the blue sky for an intricate range of playground equipment, surrounded by freshly mowed green grass

Dinosaur Park–Alf Kele Memorial Park

Sir Raymond Huish Drive, Wandal 4700

Next to Rockhampton’s main swimming pool and the Fitzroy River, “Dinosaur Park”—as its affectionately known—is a great place for your family to relax on a hot day. Here you’ll find shaded playgrounds and barbeques, an off-leash dog area, a riverside walking track and a popular skate park.

A shaded picnic table on green grass overlooks a blue lake with a dam wall off in the distance

Mount Morgan No 7 Dam Recreation Area

2 Brynes Parade, Mount Morgan 4714

Set in the picturesque surrounds of Mount Morgan No 7 Dam, Boyd Park features a large covered area with play equipment, barbeques, and other facilities. Make a day of it, experiencing Mount Morgan’s gold mining heritage or by enjoying a paddle on the lake.

Three children are being splashed by water poured from a large bucket held up by a colourful structure at a water play area.

Cedric Archer Park

Ian Besch Drive, Gracemere 4702

Make a splash at Cedric Archer Park in Gracemere, where you’ll find a free splash area for the kids. This community hub also includes a skate park, pump track, Touch of Paradise gardens, and a footy field. It’s located next to Gracemere’s swimming pool, bowls club, and golf club.

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