A nice place for a barbecue while the kids enjoy a shaded playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall.

Comprising three tiered lagoons, the Bluewater Lagoon is a free family-friendly leisure facility overlooking the picturesque Pioneer River in the heart of Mackay's City Centre. A 1.9 metre fence surrounds the facility to provide a secure, safe environment. The softfall in the children’s play area and interactive play equipment was upgraded in late 2020.

This Works for Queensland project is delivering jobs for regional Queensland and was funded by the Queensland Government.

Located with picturesque views of the Pioneer River and within walking distance of the Mackay City Centre, this park is small but full of features.  A shaded, softfall playground caters for ages 6 to 12. There is also exercise equipment, barbecues, shelter and picnic tables.

A lush parkland with seating and shade – the ideal spot to stop for a rest while riding or walking.

This spacious park is perfect for families and fitness fanatics alike.  Boasting a range of exercise equipment and a variety of play equipment, including an exciting train-inspired playground and a learn to ride track, to cater for ages 2 to 12.

With extensive off-street car parking, numerous sheltered seating areas, barbecues, large expanses of grassed areas, shaded playground for ages 1 to 9 with softfall, scenic views of the blue water Pioneer River and easy access to the Bluewater Lagoon, Caneland Park is ideal for a family outing.  Assorted exercise equipment and shared path network makes it ideal for those looking to stay fit as well.

A lush park with a liberty swing for those in wheelchairs.  Shaded seating and fully enclosed, shaded playground for ages 1 to 9 with rubber softfall caters for families.

A little-known suburban park with shaded playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall. A basketball half court and multisport court (hit-up wall) make this an excellent place for families.

A spacious suburban park with fully enclosed, shaded playground for ages 2 to 9 with sand softfall.

A lush suburban park with playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall.  Plenty of green space to play in, shelters and seating.

Part of the Cross-City Link, this central park has seating and tables and is a great place to break up a ride, walk or run.

A quiet, suburban park with shaded playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall and a basketball facility. Renovated early 2023 with new playground equipment and pathways.

A lovely beach-side park with stacks of parking, barbecues and two beach showers. A shaded, sand softfall playground for ages 5 to 9.

This beach-side park includes a fully-fenced, shaded playground with softfall that caters for all-abilities and play equipment for for ages 2 to 12 featuring creative spaces such as a plant maze, a lookout and sand play area.  There is also a cricket pitch and plenty of shade for picnics.

A centrally located park with war memorials and plenty of established trees for shade.  Lots of seating and shade available for residents looking to enjoy a quiet picnic or lunch break.

A popular shaded suburban skate park with shelter and established trees nearby.

Located opposite KFC, this small park has a picnic table.

This long, centrally located park is along the Cross-City Link.  It has a partially enclosed, shaded playground for ages 5 to 9 with sand softfall.

A nice open green space with seating and shelter. Ideal for lunch breaks or just throwing a ball around.

This state-of-the-art facility includes a FINA approved 50m pool, a covered 25m pool, as well as a heated 15m programs pool. There is a state-of-the-art athletics track offering all events and disciplines.  There are also extensive outdoor grassed areas for family picnics and get-togethers.

Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens showcases the flora of the Central Queensland Coast Bioregion, a diverse area featuring lush tropical rainforests, wide sweeping beaches, mangrove lined waterways and open eucalypt forests. Flora, fauna and food are major features, with the Lagoon's Cafe and Gallery well worth a visit.  Children are not forgotten, with the fully fenced, shaded Under the Banyan Playgarden (with softfall), catering for ages 2 to 12, included just 900 metres from the Visitor Information Centre.

Free guided walks are held every Friday from 10am to 11am from April to October.

A small suburban park with seating and established trees.

This facility offers you an eight-lane 50m swimming pool and a shallow toddler pool with ample lawn area surrounding the pool.

The Memorial Swim Centre features a range of programs to cater to the needs of our diverse community: swimming and water safety lessons, junior squads, birthday parties and aqua aerobics are all features of this family-friendly centre.

Famous for being home to the Mackay Society of Model Engineers Model Railway, this park has a great partially enclosed playground with sand softfall for ages 5 to 9.

An open green space amongst the industrial area of Paget.  Plenty of established trees provide shade.

An open green space along the Cross-City Link. Seating is provided along the pathway.

A lovely river-side park with shelters and seating looking out over the blue water Pioneer River.

Boasting one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the region this playground caters for children aged two to 12 years. It features three custom-built 7.5 metre skywalk towers that are nestled in the trees, a toddler tower, bird nest swing, seesaw and mouse house.

You will also find a yarning circle, Ken Burgess Orchid House and plenty of open space and manicured gardens to explore within.  

Queens Park was revitalised in 2020 thanks to $8.8million in funding from the Queensland Government.

A lovely beach-side park with lots of seating and shelters.  Toilets and a shower are on hand and a softfall playground for ages 2 to 9.

A centrally located park with plenty of seating and toilet facilities.

A small suburban parkland in South Mackay with shelter, picnic table and seating.

This freshly upgraded soft-fall playground features a combination play unit, rockers and a tornado swing. The swing has a 360 degree range of motion and is fitted with a basket style seat so it can be used by multiple users.

There is a large shade structure covering the  playground for all-year-round use. The park area also features a basketball half-court, picnic table and bubbler.

Right on the bank of the Pioneer River, this park has plenty of shade and seating and is perfect for those who enjoy watching the boats while eating lunch or for those resting after a run or ride on the Bluewater Trail.

This small suburban playground offers a soft-fall playground aimed at ages 2 - 9 years old, tucked away at the back of Souths Leagues Club. Access is via Dimmock Street.

It also has a bench seat to rest your legs, and large, shady trees in the nearby grassed area.

This suburban park packs a punch with two separate playgrounds aimed at different age groups and features a log swing and large climbing structures.

The park has a toilet block, bubblers, sheltered picnic table and other seating, along with large shady trees and grassed area for picnics.

A suburban soft-fall park featuring two playground areas, flying fox, swings, bubbler, seating and a nearby open grassed area with large shady trees. It's great for ages 5 - 9 years old.

A small parkland in the City Centre where you can sit and enjoy lunch or some sunshine.