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Kershaw Gardens
Kershaw Gardens
Kershaw Gardens
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KERSHAW GARDENS

(4.9 Score)
Moores Creek Road, Park Avenue,
Rockhampton QLD 4701 Directions

Since 1988

Specialty:

✓ Jogging ✓ Frisbees ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Kids Grounds ✓ Swings ✓ Play Equipment ✓ Artificial Waterfall ✓ Playgrounds ✓ Botanical Gardens ✓ Ponds ✓ Tables

“Kershaw Gardens is a 50-hectare park on a former landfill site in Rockhampton's Park Avenue suburb. The park features a network of nature walks, showcasing an array of native flora throughout the area. Spanning one kilometre along the Bruce Highway, Kershaw Gardens offers a picturesque parkland with a walking track that loops through wetlands, rainforests, and a scenic artificial waterfall. The central precinct includes an exciting playground with swings, play equipment, a monorail, and an artificial waterway. Additionally, Kershaw Gardens offers a slab hut, a dog training area, and a large recreational space near the main entrance, with picnic shelters, a sensory garden, and a children’s play area.

2025 Update: Kershaw Gardens features a diverse collection of trees, shrubs, and herbs, along with a waterfall, walking paths, and a camping area. They have a wheelchair-accessible facility, and dogs are allowed.”

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07 4932 9000

Open 24 Hours

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Cedric Archer Park
Cedric Archer Park
Cedric Archer Park
7+ YEARS IN TBR
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CEDRIC ARCHER PARK

(4.8 Score)
Ian Besch Drive, Gracemere,
Rockhampton QLD 4702 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Picnic Shelters ✓ Sports Conducting Area ✓ Event Areas ✓ Open Space ✓ Water Parks ✓ Gardens ✓ Kids Grounds ✓ Jogging ✓ Walking Trails ✓ Slides ✓ Picnic Tables ✓ Playground ✓ Skate Park

“Cedric Archer Park is a picturesque and well-loved public park, offering a blend of natural beauty and recreational amenities. It features a modern playground shaded by large sails, a splash pad, a skate park, a pump track, and the serene Touch of Paradise wetlands. The park includes fitness equipment, designated event areas, a playground with state-of-the-art features, shaded play spaces, drinking fountains, and soft fall zones. Wheelchair-accessible paths and ramps allow all visitors to enjoy this beautiful parkland. Dogs are welcome but must always be on a leash. Cedric Archer Park and Touch of Paradise are open 24/7, attracting thousands of visitors each year.”

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07 4932 9000

Open 24 Hours

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Central Park
Central Park
Central Park
8+ YEARS IN TBR
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CENTRAL PARK

(4.7 Score)
195 Murray Street,
Rockhampton QLD 4700 Directions

Specialty:

✓ Picnic Tables ✓ Shade Areas ✓ Walking Trails Paved ✓ Water Fountains ✓ Bench ✓ Dog Friendly

“Central Park is an ideal picnic spot with plenty of grassy areas, tables, and scenic views of the fountain lights at night. The park has an open area featuring picnic tables and seating, paved walking trails, a fountain and natural shading. The park provides meeting areas for social groups, families, and individuals of all ages. Central Park is a recreational and environmental space that connects people with nature in an interactive way. Central Park is an ideal place for family get-togethers and recreational sports. Parking is available on the curbside of the park on Denham Street and Murray Street.

2025 Update: Central Park is wheelchair friendly.”

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Contact:

07 4927 2333

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KERSHAW GARDENS REVIEWS

The Kershaw Gardens is an amazing playground that provides any childlike inclined person tons of fun from the water play area to the multi story climbing net. Put all of this together with a fully covered play area for protecting the family, this has it all. This feels great for the entire family and i would recommend it for all. Come and play in the park, have a BBQ then spend the afternoon relaxing in the water play. Do not miss !!

Absolutely lovely experience, so calming to walk along and take in the beautiful views. Walkways are extremely well kept, clear and easy to navigate. I wish those electric scooters didn't exist though, so annoying having people riding along the trails, forcing you to step aside for them to speed past, especially on the narrow parts.

Amazing place to go with your family for a picnic! The playground was fantastic and so was the splash pad. There are plenty of picnic tables and the area is very well shaded! Had a great time.

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CEDRIC ARCHER PARK REVIEWS

Excellent park. Great water play area. Good playground with slides, swings, climbing net all under sail cloths. Shaded picnic tables. Great skate/ scooter area. Great bike track for more experienced riders only, very curvy.

A great place to take the kids. Playground, plenty of room to kick a ball around, water splash area, areas for bikes, skate boards and scooters, BBQ areas and toilets.

Great place for whole family. Skate park,water park plus a playground all in one location. Plus option to have bbq.

CENTRAL PARK REVIEWS

It was a beautiful park with the cool mist coming from the fountain could do with a few more tables and chairs in the shade u only have one in the shade and the rest is in the sun and nice shady trees. Central Park is a beautiful park

Nice park close to cbd, coloured lights at night at the fountain, plenty of takeaway places nearby.

Nice place to chill or have lunch. Shady tables and the water fountain is so peaceful to sit by.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

KERSHAW GARDENS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Specialisation: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CEDRIC ARCHER PARK Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Reviews Study: 10
Website Standard: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CENTRAL PARK Total Inspection Points: 113/120
Current Evaluation: 8
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Website Source: 9
Business Hours: 10
Business Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Website Standard: 10