🌿 A ripper spot for a family arvo with top-notch ramps, playground fun, and beaut BBQs, mate!

Townsville Recreational Boating Park South Townsville - Family-Friendly Boating & Play Spot - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Townsville Recreational Boating Park in South Townsville is a well-loved spot for families and boating enthusiasts alike. With multiple double-lane deepwater boat ramps, it's a breeze to launch bigger boats. The park also features a small but fun playground with climbing gear, swings, and a merry-go-round that kids and teens enjoy. Families can relax with clean public toilets, accessible facilities, and several BBQ areas perfect for a laid-back day out. The fenced walkway bridge with undercover fishing spots adds a unique touch for anglers. Whether you’re after boating, fishing, or a casual family outing, this park ticks plenty of boxes.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Fifth Ave, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia
⭐ Rating	4.6/5 (284 reviews)
🏙️ City	South Townsville
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground swings climbing wall merry-go-round bbq public toilets parking wheelchair accessible toilet boat ramp

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Open 24 hours
Thursday	Open 24 hours
Friday	Open 24 hours
Saturday	Open 24 hours
Sunday	Open 24 hours
Monday	Open 24 hours
Tuesday	Open 24 hours

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

This park might be small, but it packs a punch for the young ones. The playground includes a merry-go-round, swings, and climbing equipment that keep kids and teenagers entertained. Parents love that the playground is close to the BBQ areas and toilets, making it easy to keep an eye on the little tackers while firing up a snag or two. The playground is also wheelchair accessible, so everyone can join in the fun. It’s a top spot for a quick play break after a morning on the water or a fishing sesh with the family.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Situated riverside, this park offers a lovely backdrop for a day out. The fenced walkway bridge that stretches over the water is a standout feature, with four undercover fishing spots perfect for casting a line while enjoying the fresh air. The natural setting makes it a peaceful place to relax, have a swim, or just soak up the vibe. Whether you’re launching your boat or just kicking back by the water, the scenery here adds a beaut touch to your arvo.

Easy Access & Top Facilities 🚗

Launching boats is a breeze here thanks to multiple double-lane deepwater ramps, ideal for bigger vessels. Parking is ample and close to the ramps, toilets, and playground, making it super convenient for families and anglers. The toilets are clean, open 24 hours, and include wheelchair accessible options. There are also BBQs scattered around, perfect for a snag or a feed after a day on the water. RVs can fill up on water here too, adding to the park’s family-friendly convenience.

Boating & Fishing Heaven 🎣

This spot is a dream for boating buffs with four double-lane ramps allowing easy launches for all sizes of boats. Anglers will appreciate the fenced walkway bridge with undercover fishing areas, making it a prime fishing location. The deepwater ramps and well-maintained facilities mean you can get on the water quickly and safely. Whether you’re after a day of fishing or cruising, this park is set up to make your boating adventures hassle-free and enjoyable.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Without a doubt the best boat ramp we have ever seen. Launching a bigger boat was easy with deepwater boat ramps
Love this place go fishing here a lot took the grandkids recently they like the park a lot even though it’s small the merry go round swing is awesome for kids or teenagers and they have climbing equipment and bbqs
Multiple double lane boat ramps, parking and toilets close by.
Good fishing, excellent security, 24 hours clean toilets open and even a playground and bbq for families.
Easy to put your boat in and toilets and a playground with weel chair axess
Riverside park beautiful we equipped and popular i would reccomend this place to all people as a great place to visit. Have a swim, barbequeor simply relax.