Queens Park

Queens Park is a large, family-friendly park close to Mackay’s city centre, surrounded by a cool oasis of majestic trees and tropical gardens. It’s the perfect place to get back to nature, relax, or enjoy time with family and friends.

Queens Park is fully equipped with a range of modern facilities, including:

BBQ areas
Seating areas and shelters
New amenities block
Large and small dog parks
Enhanced green space areas, including historic cricket grounds
Renovated historic buildings
Family-friendly access
Parking
Wheelchair access

Some of the standout features of Queens Park are the stunning Orchid house and a vibrant and interactive playground.

The park boasts one of the biggest and best playgrounds in the region, catering for children aged two to 12 years, making it an ideal destination for all ages.

The playground - fun for the whole family

The Queens Park playground is a major playground for the region. It is fun for the whole family and boasts:

Toddler tower
Carousel with bars
Bird nest swing
Multi level mega deck tower with slides
Octonet
C-saw and Mouse House

Precincts and event spaces

The park features beautiful gardens, well-kept lawns, and historic buildings. Many areas are available for public use or private hire. These spaces are suitable for small gatherings or large events.

Yuwi Cultural experience

Queens Park offers opportunities to learn about Mackay’s Traditional Owners, the Yuwi people. Cultural signs are placed throughout the park and share stories about their people, land, and animals.

Visitors can also spend time at the yarning circle. This is a place to sit quietly, reflect, and connect with the spirit of the land.

Community events

Queens Park is a popular event location. Regular events include:

Ken Burgess Orchid House

The Ken Burgess Orchid House is home to more than 600 orchid varieties. It features both Australian native and exotic orchids. The display changes through the year, so there is always something new to see.

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