Parks & gardens
Council provides many facilities including parks and gardens, the Cairns Esplanade and lagoon, BBQ and picnic facilities, public pools, sports fields and playgrounds for recreation, sports and leisure.
Find a park in the map below. Search via suburb or park facilities.
Last Updated: 5 October 2021
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Babinda Pool reopens following winter closure
Babinda Pool will reopen on Monday, 7 September, following its annual winter closure....
20 August 2026
Find your new best friend at Dog Adoption Day
Cairns residents looking to add a furry new family member are invited to attend Cairns Regional Council’s Dog Adoption Day...
20 August 2026
Wave hello, the Cairns Lagoon is now open!
After a scheduled, biennial 5-week closure, the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon has reopened for everyone to enjoy....
18 August 2026