🌿 Grab your runners, mate! A ripper flat track with beaut views and friendly vibes by the sea.

Goolwa Parkrun Goolwa - Scenic Foreshore Fitness Track - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Goolwa Parkrun offers a well-maintained, mostly flat bitumen path perfect for families and fitness buffs alike. The out-and-back course hugs the picturesque Murray River foreshore, featuring slight inclines early on and plenty of spots to enjoy local wildlife like dolphins and pelicans. Friendly volunteers and clean amenities including toilets and a bubbler make it a welcoming spot for a morning arvo run or walk. Cyclists will also appreciate the extended bike riding track along the foreshore. Ideal for those after a social, active outing with scenic river views and a community feel.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Goolwa SA 5214, Australia
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.8/5 (16 reviews)
🏙️ City	Australia
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	walk run path toilets bubbler parking

🕐 Opening Hours

Day	Hours
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	08:00-09:00
Sunday	Closed
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed

⭐ What Makes This Park Special

Family-Friendly Fitness Fun ✅

This Goolwa Parkrun track is a top spot for families wanting a safe, flat place to get active together. The bitumen path is easy for prams and little legs, with a gentle climb early on that’s manageable for most. Plus, the friendly volunteers create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a great arvo outing with the kids. Dogs are welcome too, so your furry mates can join in the fun. Clean toilets and a bubbler at the start/finish add to the convenience for families on the go.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

You’ll be chuffed with the stunning Murray River views along this out-and-back course. Keep your eyes peeled for dolphins and pelicans, which have been spotted by keen runners and walkers alike. The foreshore setting offers a peaceful, scenic backdrop that makes the exercise feel more like a bushwalk by the water. Whether you’re running or cycling, the natural beauty here is a real highlight and a perfect way to soak up some fresh sea air.

Top-Notch Track for Runners & Riders 🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Goolwa Parkrun’s bitumen path is a cracker for runners and cyclists, stretching for kilometres along the foreshore. The course is mostly flat with a slight climb in the first 2-2.5km, making it suitable for all fitness levels. The clear, well-maintained tarred surface is ideal for a fast run or a steady ride. Plus, the out-and-back layout means you can gauge your pace easily while enjoying the company of other like-minded locals and visitors.

Handy Amenities for a Smooth Arvo Outing 🚻💧

This spot ticks the boxes for a hassle-free visit with clean public toilets and a bubbler right at the start/finish line. Parking is available nearby, making it easy to pop in for a quick run or a longer walk. The friendly volunteers add a nice community touch, helping newcomers feel right at home. Plus, there’s a café opposite the start if you fancy grabbing a coffee and cake after your workout — a perfect way to reward yourself, mate!

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

Lovely people volunteers made us laugh, very welcoming, of course very flat and pretty by the sea
Slight climb over the first 2km (9mt elevation) good clear tarred paths, great views!
Excellent parkrun !!Very friendly with beautiful views of the Murray River all the way on this out and back course.
Lovely scenery. Saw a dolphin & plenty of pelicans. Slight hill in the 1st 2.5km.
Great flat course, out and back on bituman path. Toilets and water fountain at start/finish.
Great bike riding track goes for kilometres along the foreshore
The event was well organised and the track relatively easy to walk/run; it has slight incline on the outward section.
great place , clean toilets. like minded people walking with there dogs
Fast fast fast…don't miss the ex coffee and cake opposite to the start