Playgrounds in Townsville

In Kirwan, Thuringowa Park was upgraded in 2024 with swings, themed springers and percussion play. Kelso's Charles Moroney Park has inclusive play, with a swing seat carers can share, and a pump track. In Mount Louisa, High Vista Park has swings, a slide and climbing equipment, with toilets and a barbecue. In Ayr, Plantation Nature Play has all-abilities swings, rock and rope climbs, fossil digging and a fortress-themed lookout.

On The Strand, Sister Kenney Park is a fully fenced junior playground with sand play, rockers and spinners. Strand Park has a teenage playground beside its playing field. At Thuringowa Central, the fenced All Abilities Playground at Riverway has an accessible fort, raised sand pits and a sensory garden.

In Mundingburra, the fenced Aplins Weir Rotary Park playground has an in-ground carousel that wheelchairs can roll onto. Its Liberty swing needs an MLAK key. Burdell's The Junction Park has playground towers and a jumping pillow. South of the city at Julago, Wadda Mooli Park has a 10-metre tree house and a learn-to-ride area.