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.

Use our screen reader-friendly accessible directory to explore things to do and public facilities.

Last Updated: 5 October 2021

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New chapter for Cominos House community hub

Cominos House in Manunda will continue to serve the community as a valued local facility, with Council approving a new...

Community & Lifestyle
25 June 2026

Waste fee changes to support fair services

Cairns Regional Council is updating fees and charges at its transfer stations from 1 July to ensure waste services remain...

General Updates
25 June 2026

New strategy for a more resilient Cairns

Today, Council endorsed the Cairns Social Resilience Strategy 2026–2030, establishing a framework to strengthen social resilience across the region and...

Community & Lifestyle
24 June 2026