🌿 A ripper spot for a chill arvo with the fam, mates, and a breeze by the water!

Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland Cairns - Waterside Family Fun & Fitness - Main park image showing the beautiful facilities and surroundings

Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland is a beaut waterside park perfect for families and fitness lovers alike. With shady trees, sea breezes, and well-maintained walking and bike paths, it’s a top spot to relax or get active. The park features climbing walls, kids play areas, netball courts with night lighting, and even a bocce court. Visitors rave about its cleanliness, scenic views, and friendly vibe. Whether you’re after a peaceful stroll, a game with mates, or a fun day out with the kids, this park ticks all the boxes in Cairns North.

📍 Park Information

📍 Address	Cairns North QLD 4870, Australia
📞 Phone	+61 7 4044 3715
🌐 Website	Website
⭐ Rating	4.5/5 (155 reviews)
🏙️ City	Australia
🗺️ Coordinates	Google Map Link
🏗️ Facilities	playground climbing wall netball court bocce court walking path bicycle path public toilets bbq picnic shelter lighting cafe

🕐 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 is a real treat for the little tackers with its small kids play areas and climbing walls that keep ’em busy and happy. Parents love the shady spots nearby where they can keep an eye on the ankle biters while enjoying a cuppa from one of the nearby cafes. It’s a safe and clean environment, perfect for a family arvo outing. Plus, the well-maintained grounds mean no worries about dodgy equipment or rubbish spoiling the fun.

Beautiful Views That'll Take Your Breath Away 🌅

Situated right on the water, this park offers stunning sea breezes and shady trees that make it a top spot to chill out and soak up the Cairns vibe. The walking and bike paths wind through lush, well-kept gardens, giving you plenty of chances to enjoy the fresh air and gorgeous surroundings. Whether you’re out for a leisurely stroll or a brisk ride, the views and atmosphere here are absolutely beaut.

Get Active with Sports & Fitness 🏃‍♀️

For those keen on a bit of exercise, the park’s got you covered with netball courts that are lit for night games, a bocce court for some friendly competition, and plenty of walking and bike paths to keep you moving. The playing surfaces are decent, and the sea breeze helps keep things cool on warmer days. It’s a great spot to meet mates for a game or just get your daily workout in with a view.

Chill Out Zones & Picnic Spots 🦘

If you’re after a laid-back arvo, this park’s the place to be. Visitors love the peaceful vibe, shady trees, and clean picnic shelters perfect for a family brekkie or a catch-up with mates. The park is spotless with plenty of bins around, so you won’t find rubbish spoiling the serenity. It’s a fantastic spot to unwind, enjoy the sea breeze, and watch the world go by.

Easy Access & Handy Facilities 🚗

Cairns Esplanade McKenzie Street Parkland is well set up with public toilets, lighting for late visits, and nearby cafes for a quick snack or drink. Parking is implied to be accessible, and the paths are suitable for both walkers and cyclists. The presence of bins and the absence of vandalism make it a hassle-free spot for families and visitors alike.

💬 What Visitors Are Saying

What a fantastic waterside Park. Beautifully maintained and a delight to walk along the 3 paths to Cairns central.
Many activities catered for. Just a few, climbing walls, small kids areas, pool, netball nets lit at night.
Decent playing surface. The shady tree and sea breeze make it good to play on warm days.
Nice park and walking paths. Kids play areas and the odd cafe or two.
Such a great chill out zone for everyone 😁👍 Thank you
The gardeners do a fantastic job so it is a pleasure to ride through these parklands.
Bocce court..played and Fun
Always feel at hom
It's my favourite place in all of Cairns a great location.
A place to relax and enjoy the breeze or do some workout.