Riverway

Riverway is a large riverfront parkland and cultural precinct on the Ross River in Thuringowa Central, Townsville, Queensland. Developed as a master-planned community hub, it combines landscaped parklands, free swimming lagoons, walking and cycling trails, and cultural facilities including Riverway Arts Centre and CityLibraries Riverway. Notable for its integration of recreation, arts and natural river environment, it serves as a major public open space for residents and visitors in Townsville's Upper Ross area.

Visitors can expect a landscaped riverfront precinct along the Ross River with expansive lawns, shaded picnic areas, and two large free freshwater swimming lagoons. The site includes paved walking and cycling paths, boardwalks with river views, playgrounds, barbecue areas, and cultural buildings including Riverway Arts Centre and CityLibraries Riverway (Pinnacle). The environment is open and family-oriented, with opportunities for swimming, picnicking, walking, cycling and attending exhibitions, performances and community events.

Riverway was developed as a major riverfront revitalisation project initiated by the former Thuringowa City Council and continued by Townsville City Council after amalgamation in 2008. Stage one, including the lagoons, arts centre, library and parklands, opened in July 2006. The project transformed former riverfront land along the Ross River into a planned community, cultural and recreational precinct for the growing Upper Ross area.

Riverway functions as a key community and cultural hub for Townsville, hosting art exhibitions, theatre performances, film screenings, markets and community festivals at Riverway Arts Centre and the Village precinct. The library and arts facilities provide cultural and educational services for the Thuringowa and greater Townsville community.