Andergrove's
Jaycee Park has a sand-softfall playground for ages 5 to 9, under established trees. Moranbah's
Lions Park has barbecues, shade, toilets and water fountains. South Mackay's beachside
Illawong Park has a shaded playground for ages 5 to 9. The
Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens in West Mackay has the fenced, shaded Under the Banyan Playgarden for ages 2 to 12. North Mackay's
John Breen Park has a partly enclosed playground for ages 1 to 12. It also has a skate bowl and Mackay's first disc golf course.
Near the city centre, East Mackay's
Queens Park has a toddler tower, a bird nest swing and a deck tower with slides. At Mackay Harbour,
Old Mulherin Park has a softfall playground for ages 2 to 9. Look for its giant concrete characters, including a crocodile, Snoopy and a giant shoe.
Bucasia's
Royal Sands Park has a large slide, climbing structures and paths for bikes and scooters. Inland, Clermont's
Lions Park pairs its playground with a skate park and a BMX track.