71 places to discover
Alexandra Park Zoo is a small, free community zoo located within Alexandra Park on Quay Street in Bundaberg West, Bundaberg, Queensland. Situated beside the Burnett River, it houses a collection of native and exotic animals including birds, primates, reptiles and marsupials. Operated by Bundaberg Regional Council, it is notable as a long-standing, family-friendly attraction offering free wildlife viewing in a shaded parkland setting.
Ben Prior Park is a public community park located in the town of Coolgardie in the Goldfields-Esperance region of Western Australia, within the Shire of Coolgardie. Situated on Bayley Street near the town centre, it serves as a central recreational space for residents and visitors. The park features playground equipment, skate facilities, barbecue and picnic areas, and open lawns, reflecting its role as a family-friendly stopover in the historic gold mining town.
Bibra Lake Reserve is a large wetland reserve surrounding Bibra Lake within Beeliar Regional Park in the suburb of Bibra Lake, City of Cockburn, about 15 km south of Perth, Western Australia. It protects one of the Beeliar chain of wetlands and features paperbark and banksia woodlands, walking and cycling trails, bird hides and picnic areas. The reserve is notable for its waterbird habitat, recreational facilities and significance to the Whadjuk Noongar people.
Bicentennial Park is a 40-hectare parkland in Sydney Olympic Park within the City of Parramatta, New South Wales, on the Parramatta River and Homebush Bay. Opened in 1988 to mark Australia's Bicentenary, it features restored wetlands, mangroves, Lake Belvedere, open grasslands and woodlands. The park is notable for its environmental restoration, bird habitats, extensive walking and cycling trails, and picnic and play facilities within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct.
Big Swamp Wildlife Park is a community wildlife park located on the edge of Big Swamp Parklands in Bunbury, Western Australia, about 175 km south of Perth. Set around a natural wetland, it houses native Australian animals and exotic birds in enclosures and aviaries. Notable for its accessible, family-oriented layout, walk-through aviaries, kangaroo enclosure and conservation education focus, it is managed in partnership with the City of Bunbury.
Bonython Park is a large public park forming Park 27 / Tulya Wardli of the Adelaide Park Lands on the northwestern edge of Adelaide city centre, South Australia. Bordered by Port Road and the River Torrens / Karrawirra Parri, it is notable for its extensive open lawns, mature trees, model boat lake, adventure playground and barbecue areas. It serves as a major recreation and event space within Colonel William Light's historic park lands ring.
Brougham Gardens / Tantutitingga is a historic public park in North Adelaide, South Australia, forming part of the Adelaide Park Lands encircling the city. Located along Brougham Place, it features open lawns, mature trees, garden beds and pathways. Established as part of Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide, it is named after Lord Brougham and holds Kaurna heritage significance. The gardens provide a tranquil green space for recreation near central Adelaide.
Cascade Gardens is a public parkland located on the Gold Coast Highway at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Queensland, situated along Little Tallebudgera Creek near the beach. The gardens feature landscaped lawns, mature trees, walking paths, picnic and barbecue areas, and a children's playground. It is notable as a free, family-friendly green space offering creek and ocean views close to Broadbeach's commercial and beach precinct.
Caulfield Park is a 26-hectare public park in Caulfield North within the City of Glen Eira, Victoria, about 9 km southeast of Melbourne CBD. Established as a public reserve in the 19th century, it is the largest park in the municipality. Notable for its ornamental lake, heritage pavilion, war memorial, sports ovals and mature tree avenues, it serves as a major recreational and community gathering space for residents and visitors.
Cemetery Beach is a sandy beach and foreshore park in Port Hedland, Western Australia, adjacent to the historic Pioneer Cemetery on Sutherland Street. It is known for its flat sandy shoreline on the Indian Ocean, landscaped parkland, and as a significant nesting site for flatback turtles. The beach offers views over the Port Hedland harbour entrance and Spoilbank Marina, with park facilities that make it a popular local recreation area.
Central Park is a large public park in Malvern East within the City of Stonnington, Melbourne, Victoria. Located at the corner of Burke Road and Central Park Road, it is a major community recreation reserve featuring sports ovals, open lawns, mature trees and playgrounds. Established as a public reserve in the early 20th century, it serves as a key open space for sport, leisure and community events in inner south-eastern Melbourne.
Eastern Beach Reserve is a historic waterfront park and swimming area on Corio Bay in central Geelong, Victoria. Developed in the 1930s with Art Deco promenade, gardens and a shark-free seawater swimming enclosure, it forms the centrepiece of the Geelong Waterfront. The reserve features landscaped lawns, a boardwalk, children's pool, playground and barbecues, and is known for its heritage architecture, bay views and family-friendly beach environment.
Edinburgh Gardens is a 24-hectare public park in Fitzroy North, within the City of Yarra, inner-north Melbourne, Victoria. Established in the 1860s and named after Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh, it is one of Melbourne's most significant historic parks. The gardens feature expansive ovals, mature elm avenues, a heritage rotunda, playgrounds, skate facilities and community spaces, serving as a major recreational and community hub for local residents and visitors.
Edwardes Lake Park is a large urban park centred on Edwardes Lake in Reservoir, northern Melbourne, Victoria, within the City of Darebin. The park surrounds an artificial lake formed by damming Edgars Creek and is notable for its walking and cycling trails, extensive birdlife, playgrounds and picnic areas. It serves as a major community recreation reserve and includes the historic Edwardes Lake Boathouse and bluestone arch bridge.
Emerald Lake Park is a large recreational park in Emerald in the Shire of Cardinia, Victoria, within the Dandenong Ranges. Centred on the man-made Emerald Lake, it is known for its bushland setting, walking trails, picnic areas and as a terminus for the Puffing Billy heritage railway. The park combines natural lake scenery with family attractions, gardens and heritage features, serving as a major day-use destination east of Melbourne.
Fawkner Park is a 41-hectare public park in South Yarra, Melbourne, Victoria, bounded by St Kilda Road, Commercial Road, Punt Road and Toorak Road. Established in 1862 and named after Melbourne co-founder John Pascoe Fawkner, it is managed by the City of Melbourne. The park features open lawns, mature tree avenues, sports ovals, playgrounds and barbecue areas, serving as a major recreational green space near the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Shrine of Remembrance.
Flagstaff Gardens is the oldest park in Melbourne, located on Flagstaff Hill at the northwest edge of the central business district in West Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1862 on a former burial ground and signal flagstaff site, the 7.2-hectare heritage-listed gardens feature expansive lawns, mature elms and Moreton Bay figs, memorials, and recreational facilities. It is notable for its historical significance, city views, and role as a major inner-city green space for recreation and events.
Footscray Park is a 15-hectare heritage-listed public park on the southern bank of the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, within the City of Maribyrnong, Victoria. Established in 1911 and designed in Edwardian style, it is noted for its formal gardens, river frontage, and memorial features. The park combines landscaped gardens, open lawns, sporting facilities and river trails, serving as a major recreational and community space for western Melbourne.
Frankston Waterfront is a bayside foreshore precinct on Port Phillip Bay in Frankston, Victoria, about 40 km southeast of Melbourne. It comprises Frankston Beach, Frankston Pier, a timber boardwalk, foreshore reserve and parklands. Notable for its long sandy beach, calm bay waters, pier fishing and views across the bay, it serves as the central coastal recreation area for the City of Frankston and a popular day-trip destination from Melbourne.
Fremont Park is a large public park in Elizabeth Park within the City of Playford, north of Adelaide, South Australia. Centred around a landscaped lake with islands and bridges, it is one of Playford's premier regional parks. The park features extensive lawns, mature trees, walking trails, playgrounds and picnic facilities, serving as a key recreational and community gathering space for northern Adelaide residents and visitors.
Glebe Park is a 4.7-hectare public park in Civic, central Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, bounded by Coranderrk, Bunda and Akuna Streets. Established on former St John's Church glebe land, it retains mature English elms and English oaks planted in the 1920s and 1930s. The park is heritage-listed for its early Canberra landscape character and provides open lawns, shaded avenues, a playground and event space close to Canberra Centre and the city centre.
Gunnamatta Park is a large waterfront public park on the shores of Gunnamatta Bay in Cronulla, within the Sutherland Shire of Sydney, New South Wales. Managed by Sutherland Shire Council, it is notable for its tidal swimming enclosure, Gunnamatta Park Baths, expansive grassed areas, playground and picnic facilities. The park offers views across Port Hacking and serves as a popular local recreation reserve for swimming, picnics and community events.
Hazelwood Park is a large public park in the suburb of Hazelwood Park within the City of Burnside, about 5 km east of Adelaide city centre in South Australia. Established in 1915 on part of the former Hazelwood Estate, the park is centred on First Creek and is notable for its mature trees, open lawns, heritage rotunda and the adjacent Burnside Swimming Centre. It serves as a major community recreation reserve for walking, picnicking and family activities.
Heywood Park is a large public park in Unley Park within the City of Unley, about 4 km south of Adelaide city centre. Established in 1921 on the former Heywood estate, it is one of the largest parks in the Unley area. The park is notable for its mature trees, open lawns, creek-side setting along Brownhill Creek, heritage rotunda, playground and picnic facilities, serving as a key recreational green space for local residents and visitors.
Hindmarsh Square, also known as Mukata, is one of six public squares in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia, laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for the city. Located in the eastern part of the central business district between Grenfell Street and Pirie Street, the square features lawns, mature trees, paved paths, public art and a playground. It serves as a green open space for relaxation, events and community gatherings in the city centre.
Howard Springs Nature Park is a 286-hectare protected area at Howard Springs, about 35 kilometres south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Centred on natural freshwater springs and monsoon forest, it is notable for its spring-fed pools, shaded walking trails and wildlife viewing. Managed by the Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory, the park provides picnic areas, barramundi feeding and birdwatching close to Darwin and is a popular day-use recreation area.
Hurtle Square / Tangkaira is one of six historic squares in central Adelaide, South Australia, laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for the city. Located in the southeast of the Adelaide CBD between Pulteney Street and Hutt Street, the 1.6-hectare public park features open lawns, mature trees, a playground and barbecue facilities. Named after James Hurtle, it retains its original square form and serves as a community recreation space.
Hyde Park is a 15-hectare public park located between Perth and Highgate in the City of Vincent, about 2 km north of Perth CBD. Centred on two artificial lakes created from a former natural wetland, it is known for its mature trees, landscaped gardens, and resident waterbirds. Established as a public reserve in 1897, the park is a popular inner-city recreation area for walking, picnics and community events.
Kensington Gardens Reserve is a large public park in the suburb of Kensington Gardens within the City of Burnside, about 5 km east of Adelaide city centre in South Australia. Managed by the City of Burnside, the reserve features expansive sports ovals, tennis courts, a playground, walking paths and picnic facilities. It serves as a key community recreation space for sport, leisure and family gatherings in Adelaide's eastern suburbs.
Kings Reserve is a public recreation reserve in Torrensville, within the City of West Torrens, South Australia, located on Henley Beach Road. It serves as a community sports and leisure hub featuring a large oval, playground, and tennis facilities. Managed by the City of West Torrens, the reserve provides open green space for casual recreation, family picnics and organized sport in an inner-western Adelaide suburb close to the city centre.
Kingston Beach is a sheltered sandy beach at the mouth of Browns River in the suburb of Kingston, about 12 kilometres south of Hobart in Tasmania's Kingborough municipality. Backed by a foreshore reserve, playground and cafes, it is one of southern Tasmania's most popular family beaches. Known for calm waters, views across the Derwent estuary to kunanyi/Mount Wellington and a long promenade, it serves as a recreational hub for swimming, walking and community events.
Koombana Bay is a sheltered sandy bay and beach in Bunbury, Western Australia, about 175 km south of Perth. Located on the city's eastern foreshore adjacent to the central business district, it is known for its calm, protected waters, family-friendly beach, and frequent sightings of bottlenose dolphins. The bay hosts the Dolphin Discovery Centre, foreshore parklands, and is a central recreational hub for swimming, kayaking and waterfront walks.
Lake Ginninderra is an artificial urban lake in Belconnen, north-west Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, created in 1974 by damming Ginninderra Creek. Covering about 1.48 square kilometres with a 7.4 kilometre foreshore, it serves as a sediment trap and major recreational reserve for the Belconnen district. Surrounded by parklands, walking and cycling paths, and reserves such as John Knight Memorial Park, it is a popular destination for walking, cycling, water sports and birdwatching.
Laurel Bank Park is a 4.3-hectare heritage-listed public park in Toowoomba City, Queensland, on the Darling Downs. Established as a private garden by Samuel George Stephens from 1904 and donated to the city in 1932, it is renowned for its manicured lawns, scented gardens, topiary, and seasonal floral displays. It is a central venue for the annual Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers.
Leanyer Recreation Park is a free public water park located at 215 Vanderlin Drive in the suburb of Leanyer, northern Darwin, Northern Territory. Operated by the City of Darwin, it is a popular family recreation facility featuring swimming pools, water slides, and shaded picnic areas. Established as a community leisure park, it provides a safe, patrolled aquatic environment and playgrounds, serving as a key recreational hub for Darwin residents and visitors, especially during the tropical dry season.
Macintosh Island Park is a large public park occupying most of Macintosh Island in the Nerang River at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Connected to the mainland by bridges, it is notable for its expansive lawns, river frontage, mature trees and family-friendly recreation facilities. The park is a popular local destination for picnics, barbecues, walking and cycling with views over the Nerang River and Broadwater.
Mandai Tekong Park is a neighbourhood park in the Woodlands planning area in northern Singapore, located along Woodlands Avenue 5 near Admiralty. Managed by the National Parks Board, it serves residents of Woodlands and Admiralty with open lawns, mature trees and basic recreational facilities. The park provides a quiet green space for casual recreation, exercise and community use within a dense residential estate, connected to surrounding housing and park connectors.
Mary Carroll Park is a large public wetland park in Gosnells, about 20 km southeast of Perth, Western Australia. Centred on Mary Carroll Lake, the park combines rehabilitated wetlands, open grasslands and bushland. It is notable for its birdlife, walking trails and family recreation facilities. Managed by the City of Gosnells, it serves as a key community open space and urban nature reserve for walking, picnicking and nature observation.
The Murray Bridge Bunyip is a mechanical novelty sculpture located at Sturt Reserve on the Murray River in Murray Bridge, South Australia. Built in 1972, it depicts the bunyip from Aboriginal mythology and emerges from the water when activated. It is a well-known family tourist landmark and symbol of the town, situated within the riverfront parklands alongside playgrounds, walking trails and picnic areas.
Naracoorte Swimming Lake is a large, spring-fed artificial swimming lake in central Naracoorte, South Australia, within the Naracoorte Lucindale Council area. Constructed in 1924 from a natural swamp, it is one of the town's main recreational attractions. The lake features jetties, pontoons and surrounding parkland, offering free public swimming during the summer season. It is valued for its historic community origins and family-friendly outdoor setting near the town centre.
Neil McDougall Park is a 5.6-hectare public park in Como, within the City of South Perth, Western Australia. Centred on Lake Como, a natural wetland, the park combines rehabilitated native bushland, open grassed areas and landscaped gardens. It is notable as an urban conservation reserve and community recreation space offering walking trails, birdwatching, playground and picnic facilities close to the Canning Highway.
New Farm Park is a 15-hectare heritage-listed public park on the Brisbane River in the suburb of New Farm, Brisbane, Queensland. Established in 1914 on a former racecourse site and opened in 1915, it is one of Brisbane's oldest and most popular parks. Notable for its large rose gardens, mature fig trees, open lawns, playgrounds and the adjoining Brisbane Powerhouse arts centre, it serves as a major recreational and events venue.
Oatley Park is a 45-hectare bushland reserve on a peninsula extending into the Georges River at Oatley in southern Sydney, New South Wales. Managed by Georges River Council, it preserves remnant Sydney sandstone bushland with walking tracks, lookouts and foreshore access. Notable for its natural landscape, tidal baths at Oatley Bay, picnic areas and historic steamroller playground, the park is a popular local destination for bushwalking, swimming and family recreation close to the city.
Parsley Bay Reserve is a sheltered harbourside park and beach in Vaucluse, within the Woollahra local government area of eastern Sydney, New South Wales. Set at the mouth of a small creek on Sydney Harbour, it features a netted swimming area, sandy beach, historic footbridge, shaded picnic grounds and bushland walking tracks. Managed by Woollahra Municipal Council, it is valued for family swimming, picnics and nature appreciation close to the city centre.
People's Park is a small public waterfront park in central Strahan on Tasmania's West Coast, located on The Esplanade beside Macquarie Harbour. It is a community recreation reserve providing open lawn, playground and picnic facilities for residents and visitors. Notable for its harbour views and central location within Strahan village, it serves as a casual stop for families and travellers exploring the West Coast.
Pipemakers Park is a heritage riverfront park on the Maribyrnong River in Maribyrnong, Victoria, about 7 km northwest of central Melbourne. Established on the former Hume Pipe Company industrial site, it preserves pipemaking heritage and hosts the Living Museum of the West. The park features open lawns, river trails, wetlands, playgrounds and picnic areas, offering recreational space and interpretation of the area's industrial and natural history.
Point Walter Reserve is a large riverside recreation reserve on a peninsula extending into the Swan River at Bicton in the City of Melville, Western Australia. Centred on a distinctive sand spit and shallow lagoon, it is notable for its calm river beach, grassed picnic areas, bushland and views across Blackwall Reach. The reserve combines natural riverine landscape with developed facilities for swimming, picnicking, cycling and family recreation close to Perth and Fremantle.
Queens Park is a large public park located in Moonee Ponds within the City of Moonee Valley, Victoria, about 6 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's city centre. Established in the early 20th century and centred around a small ornamental lake, the park is notable for its mature trees, open lawns, playground, and sports facilities. It serves as a key community recreation space for residents and visitors, offering picnic areas, walking paths and family-friendly amenities in an inner-suburban setting.
Riverside Gardens is a public foreshore park on the Swan River in Bayswater, Western Australia, within the City of Bayswater. The reserve features landscaped lawns, mature trees, river views and open space along Milne Street. It is notable as a popular local recreation area for picnics, walks and family gatherings, with playgrounds, barbecues and birdlife. The park forms part of the Swan River foreshore trail network and provides access to the river edge.
Rosalind Park is a 59-hectare heritage-listed Victorian park in central Bendigo, Victoria, adjacent to Pall Mall and Bendigo Creek. Established in 1856 during the gold rush, it is notable for its landscaped gardens, historic conservatory and fernery, cascades, statues, and the Poppet Head lookout tower. The park forms the city's central green space and connects to the Bendigo Creek Trail and nearby cultural precinct.
Royal Park is Melbourne's largest inner-city park, covering about 170 hectares in Parkville, approximately 3 kilometres north of the central business district. Reserved in 1854, it combines remnant native grasslands, eucalypt woodlands and the Trin Warren Tam-boore wetlands with sports fields, playgrounds and walking trails. It is notable for its natural landscapes, biodiversity, recreational facilities and adjacency to Melbourne Zoo, serving as a major open space for residents and visitors.
Russell Square is a heritage-listed public park in Northbridge, inner-city Perth, Western Australia, bounded by James, Parker, Shenton and Aberdeen Streets. Established in the 1870s and named after Lord John Russell, it is one of Northbridge's oldest parks. The square features open lawns, mature Moreton Bay fig trees, a playground and picnic facilities, serving as a green recreational space close to the Perth CBD and cultural precinct.
Rymill Park / Murlawirrapurka (Park 14) is a 15.5-hectare public park in the eastern Adelaide Park Lands, bordered by East Terrace, Dequetteville Terrace and Bartels Road in Adelaide, South Australia. Created in 1959-1960 and named after former Lord Mayor Sir Arthur Campbell Rymill, it features an artificial lake with an island, rowboat hire, a kiosk, rose garden, playground and extensive lawns. It is a popular inner-city recreation area for picnics, walking and family activities.
Semaphore Beach is a long sandy beach on the eastern shore of Gulf St Vincent in the suburb of Semaphore, within the City of Port Adelaide Enfield, about 14 kilometres northwest of central Adelaide, South Australia. Known for its wide sandy foreshore, historic 1860 jetty, foreshore reserve and views across the gulf, it is a popular family and swimming beach with a coastal trail, playgrounds and heritage attractions nearby.
Sir Joseph Banks Park is a large coastal public park in Botany, within the Bayside local government area of Sydney, New South Wales. Located on the northern shore of Botany Bay, it features restored wetlands, ponds, grasslands and foreshore areas. Named after botanist Sir Joseph Banks, the park is notable for its birdlife, walking and cycling tracks, picnic areas and views across Botany Bay, serving as a major recreational green space for local residents and visitors.
Spinnaker Park is a waterfront public park on the edge of Auckland Inlet in Gladstone, Queensland, within the suburb of Callemondah. Located on Bryan Jordan Drive near the Gladstone Marina, it is a landscaped foreshore reserve offering open lawns, walking and cycling paths, and views across the harbour and marina. The park is notable as a central recreational space for residents and visitors, connecting to the broader Gladstone waterfront precinct.
St Kilda Botanical Gardens is a heritage-listed 7.5-hectare botanical garden in St Kilda, within the City of Port Phillip, Melbourne, Victoria. Established in 1859 and opened in 1861, it is one of Victoria's oldest botanical gardens. Notable for its ornamental lake, rose garden, conservatory, historic gates and mature tree collection, it serves as a major public green space for recreation and horticultural display.
Sturt Reserve is a large riverfront public park on the western bank of the Murray River in Murray Bridge, South Australia. Named after explorer Captain Charles Sturt, it is the town's main foreshore recreation area. The reserve features expansive lawns, mature trees, playgrounds, barbecue and picnic facilities, walking paths, and a boat ramp, with views of the historic Murray River bridges and wharf precinct. It serves as a central venue for community events and river-based leisure.
Suttons Beach is a sheltered sandy beach on the Redcliffe Peninsula in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, facing Moreton Bay along Marine Parade. It is one of Redcliffe's most popular family beaches, known for calm waters, landscaped foreshore parklands and the heritage-listed Suttons Beach Pavilion built in 1937. The beach offers patrolled swimming, picnicking and views across Moreton Bay to Moreton Island.
The Paddocks is a large public reserve in Para Hills West within the City of Salisbury, north of Adelaide, South Australia. Covering extensive open space along Bridge Road, it combines sports ovals, wetlands, walking trails and a major adventure playground. Developed as a community recreation hub, it serves local residents and visitors with picnic, play and nature areas. The reserve is notable for its accessible green space, birdlife and family-friendly facilities in a suburban setting.
The Strand is a 2.2 kilometre waterfront promenade and beachfront precinct in North Ward, Townsville, Queensland, stretching along Rowes Bay between Kissing Point and Breakwater Marina. Developed as a public foreshore and extensively redeveloped in the late 1990s, it combines sandy beaches, parklands and paved walkways. It is notable for its views across Cleveland Bay to Magnetic Island, heritage-listed Anzac Memorial Park, and family facilities including the Rockpool and water park.
Toboggan Hill Park is a public reserve and playground in Nelson Bay within the Port Stephens local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Located on elevated ground near the town centre, it is known as a family-friendly community park with open grassed areas, play equipment and picnic facilities. The park offers views over Nelson Bay and Port Stephens and serves as a popular local recreation space for residents and visitors.
Victoria Park / Pakapakanthi is a 72-hectare public park in the Adelaide Park Lands (Park 16), east of Adelaide city centre between Fullarton Road, Greenhill Road and East Terrace. Part of Colonel William Light's 1837 Park Lands plan, it served as Adelaide's main horse racing venue from 1846 to 2008 and is now a major recreational open space with wetlands, sports ovals, and walking and cycling tracks.
Wellington Square, dual-named Wellington Square / Kudnartu, is one of the six historic squares laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide. Located in the centre of North Adelaide within the City of Adelaide, it is a large public open space surrounded by heritage residences and mature trees, serving as a community park and recreational reserve within the Adelaide Park Lands.
Weston Park is a large lakeside public park on a peninsula extending into Lake Burley Griffin at Yarralumla in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Established in the 1920s and named after horticulturist Thomas Charles Weston, it is known for its mature eucalypts, landscaped grounds, picnic areas, playgrounds and the Yarralumla Nursery heritage. It is a popular recreational reserve for picnics, walking, cycling and family outings.
Whites Hill Reserve is a large 170-hectare bushland and recreation reserve in Camp Hill, about 7 kilometres southeast of Brisbane CBD, Queensland. Centred on Whites Hill, it combines remnant open eucalypt forest with sports fields, picnic areas and an extensive network of walking and mountain bike trails. Managed by Brisbane City Council, it is notable for urban bushland conservation, diverse wildlife and as a major outdoor recreation hub for eastern Brisbane.
Whitmore Square, also known as Iparrityi, is one of six public squares in the centre of Adelaide, South Australia. Located in the southwestern corner of the city grid bounded by Morphett, Sturt and Wright Streets, it is a 2.4-hectare urban park laid out in Colonel William Light's 1837 plan for Adelaide. The square features open lawns, mature trees, a playground and barbecue facilities and serves as a community recreation space.
Wigley Reserve is a large public park in Glenelg North within the City of Holdfast Bay, South Australia, located at the junction of Anzac Highway and Adelphi Terrace beside the Patawalonga Lake near Glenelg Beach. The reserve is notable as a community recreation space offering expansive lawns, a popular playground, barbecue and picnic facilities, and walking paths. It serves as a gateway to the Glenelg foreshore and is valued for family gatherings, casual sport and relaxed outdoor recreation.
Wyndham Park is a large public park in Werribee, within the City of Wyndham, Victoria, located along the Werribee River near the Werribee town centre. It is a central community recreation reserve featuring open lawns, sports ovals, playgrounds, picnic facilities and the Werribee River Trail. The park is notable as a key green space for local residents and visitors for leisure, sport and riverside walks.
Wynnum Wading Pool is a heritage-listed tidal wading pool on the Moreton Bay foreshore at Wynnum Esplanade, in Brisbane's bayside suburb of Wynnum, Queensland. Built in 1932 as a Great Depression unemployment relief project, the large shallow concrete pool fills naturally with seawater at high tide. Surrounded by parkland, playgrounds and picnic areas with views across the bay to Moreton Island, it remains a popular free family recreation site.