🌿 A ripper spot for a chill arvo with the fam, beach play, and beaut water views, mate!

Chris Cunningham Park Tweed Heads - Family-Friendly Waterfront Escape - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Chris Cunningham Park in Tweed Heads is a well-maintained, family-friendly parkland right by the water. It features a small beach perfect for kids to splash about, a boardwalk with stunning water views, and plenty of shady spots for relaxing picnics. Visitors enjoy walking paths along the beach and appreciate the memorial plaques and statues that add a thoughtful touch. Facilities include toilets and seating areas, with ongoing playground upgrades making it even better for families. Ideal for early morning walks, casual hangs, and water sports hire nearby, this park is a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Corner Wharf and, Bay St, Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 404 606 508
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.4/5 (204 reviews)
🏙️ City	Bay St
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground public toilets picnic shelter walk run path beach access seating

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	09:00-05:00
Thursday	09:00-05:00
Friday	09:00-05:00
Saturday	09:00-05:00
Sunday	09:00-05:00
Monday	09:00-05:00
Tuesday	09:00-05:00

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family Playground Fun ✅

Chris Cunningham Park is a bonza spot for the little tackers, with a playground currently being upgraded to keep the young ones entertained. The small beach nearby is a real winner for kids who love paddling and playing in the sand. Plus, there are fun little statues and a memorial fountain that kids find fascinating, even if the fountain isn’t always running. With plenty of benches and tables around, it’s easy for parents to keep an eye on the ankle biters while enjoying a cuppa or a snack from the nearby fish and chips shop. A true family-friendly arvo awaits here!

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

This park boasts stunning water views along the boardwalk that runs beside Jack Evans Boat Harbour. Early risers rave about the predawn sunrise walks that set a beaut tone for the day. The beach offers a picturesque spot to relax and watch the waves, while the memorial plaques and statues add a thoughtful vibe to the surroundings. Whether you’re chilling on the grass or strolling the paths, the natural beauty and peaceful waterfront setting make it a top spot to unwind and soak in the coastal charm.

Perfect Picnic & Chill Zones 🦘

If you’re after a laid-back spot to kick back with the fam, Chris Cunningham Park ticks the boxes. There’s a bit of shade to escape the harsh sun, plenty of seating and picnic tables, and well-maintained grassy areas perfect for spreading a rug. The calm beach and gentle water views create a peaceful atmosphere, making it a ripper place for a quiet arvo or a family get-together. Locals also enjoy watching free outdoor movies and fireworks on summer nights, adding to the relaxed community feel.

Handy Facilities & Easy Access 🚻

This park is well set up for families and visitors, featuring public toilets and picnic shelters that make day trips hassle-free. The location near the corner of Wharf and Bay Streets means it’s easy to find, with parking nearby. Plus, there’s a watersports hire place close by for those keen to get out on the water. The boardwalk and walking paths are popular with locals and visitors alike, providing safe and easy access for all ages. Just remember to bring your own water bottle as bubblers weren’t mentioned.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Well maintained. Great fish and chips on the corner. Little beach for kids to play.
Beautiful family friendly well maintained parkland and memorial adjacent to Jack Evans Boat Harbour.
Boardwalk with water views and seating areas.
Took my grandson here a few days ago. He loved the little people statues, the memorial fountain (even though it was not working), plus the small beach.
The playground was being upgraded, benches, tables, toilets, and watersports hire place.
Nice walk with a beautiful beach to look at. Many people walk on the same path.
Beautiful places to view the ocean.
Great family area.
A nice park by the water.
Great place to chill, There's a bit of shade.