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.
154 spots
Cotton Tree Park
Parks in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Buderim Forest Park
Secluded, 45-ha. park with picnic tables, BBQ grills, walking trails & a waterfall amid rainforest.
Mooloolaba Beach
Seaside destination with open-air restaurants & cocktail bars, plus resort hotels & chic shops.
Wooroi Day Use Area
Parks in Eumundi, Sunshine Coast.
Currimundi Lake (Kathleen McArthur) Conservation Park
Parks in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
Rock wall Mooloolaba
Parks in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Stumers Creek Dog Offleash Area
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Little Mountain Common
Parks in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.
Maroochydore Rotary park
Parks in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
Buderim Village Park
Parks in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Lions Park
Parks in Buderim, Sunshine Coast.
Mooloolah River National Park
Nature walks are popular in this riverside preserve area with woodlands & forests with trails.
Doggy Beach
Parks in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Wilkinson Park
Parks in Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast.
Mooloolaba Foreshore Park
Parks in Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast.
Noosa Woods
Parks in Noosa Heads, Sunshine Coast.
Marcoola Surf Club
Restaurants in Marcoola, Sunshine Coast.
Maroochy Wetland Sanctuary
Parks in Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast.
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.