Best Parks in Sunshine Coast (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 154 of the best parks in Sunshine Coast right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Green space is part of the Sunshine Coast lifestyle — parks and gardens for picnics, playgrounds, a morning run or a lazy afternoon under a tree. Many are free and family-friendly, with barbecues and shade.
154 spots
Noosa National Park
Large, scenic area with a mountain summit walk & coastal trails, plus wildlife viewing & swimming.
Noosa Spit Recreation Reserve
Expansive sandy beach with parking & washrooms offering surfing, paddleboarding & swimming.
Noosa Heads Main Beach
Parks in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Kondalilla National Park
Rainforest area with popular walks to a waterfall with a swimming hole & lower rock pool.
Mount Coolum National Park
Nature area featuring a 208-m. mountain with a walking trail to the summit & scenic views.
La Balsa Park
Parks in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Maleny Botanic Gardens & Bird World
Lush property featuring walkways past exotic plants & waterfalls, plus bird & animal enclosures.
Tickle Park
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden
Parks in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Point Perry Foreshore Reserve
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Glass House Mountains National Park
Scenic, landmark peaks amid a forested sprawl provide a backdrop for hiking, nature walks & picnics.
Gardners Falls
This scenic waterfall along a creek & surrounded by forest is a popular swimming destination.
Mapleton Falls National Park
Tranquil national park featuring waterfalls, walking trails & striking panoramas.
Alex Bluff Foreshore Park
Parks in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Happy Valley
Beach park featuring a playground, picnic tables & BBQ grills, plus drinking water & toilets.
Tewantin National Park
Parks in Noosaville, Sunshine Coast.
Eleanor Shipley Park
Parks in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Cotton Tree Park
Parks in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Parks by suburb
Zoom in on the best parks in Sunshine Coast's most popular neighbourhoods.
Parks guides for Sunshine Coast
roundupSunshine Coast Nightlife: The Best Bars & Live Music
From Mooloolaba cocktails and Noosa live music to hinterland views and craft beer, these are the Sunshine Coast venues for a better night out.
Read guide →roundupFree Things to Do in Sunshine Coast
From Noosa’s coastal track to rainforest falls and Glass House Mountains lookouts, these are the Sunshine Coast’s best free outdoor days.
Read guide →roundupSunshine Coast With Kids: Family-Friendly Things to Do
The Sunshine Coast is built for family days out, with a generous mix of patrolled beaches, easy national park walks and open green spaces that suit kids of different ages. From the
Read guide →Parks in Sunshine Coast — FAQs
What are the best parks in Sunshine Coast?+
Our top-rated parks in Sunshine Coast are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sunshine Coast parks ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter parks by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many parks are listed in Sunshine Coast?+
We currently feature 154 parks across Sunshine Coast and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.