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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