All Community | Public Space
The following is a comprehensive list of Community & Public Spaces available to the Public for their Comfort, Enjoyment & Well-being. The Category of Community & Public Space incorporates Town Squares, Public Buildings, Public Venues, Urban Precincts, Social Hubs, Parks & Gardens.
Sub Categories Include: Community Centre / Hall, Community Garden, Information Shelter / Centre, Library, Masonic Hall, Park / Garden / Reserve, Place of Worship, Public Square, RSL Hall, Shopping Precinct, Mall, Showground & Stadium / Concert Hall.
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Located in the heart of the township of Welshpool, in Gippsland, Victoria, this shady park is equipped with all the amenities and facilities to ensure the perfect opportunity for the kids to play, a family picnic or gathering, or, just to stop and read a book. Beautifully set out with ample shade, delightful gardens, seating, picnic facilities, historic information, etc., as well Read more…
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The seaside village of Portarlington in Victoria presents as a beautiful, historical township that enjoys expansive views of parks, gardens and the magnificent Port Phillip Bay – from almost all standpoints. The main shopping precinct is located along Newcombe Street, between High and Brown Streets. There are a number of smaller shopping areas located at various locales about town. Cafes, restaurants, specialty shops, Read more…
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‘Apex Park’ is a tranquil park with plenty to offer the family, as there is a nice picnic area for having lunch, a great Playground for the children to spend hours on, a Basketball / Netball Ring, lawn areas – all all with a backdrop of the Mangrove Forests lining Tooan Tooan Creek. Some sectors of ‘Apex Park’ house colonies of Flying Foxes (the animal). There are Read more…
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‘Apex Tramway Park’ is a small, shady park sited directly adjacent to a sizable Car Park dedicated to the larger vehicles that travel through the beautiful township of Childers, in Queensland. Though is is located just one street back from the main CBD of the town, the park offers a quiet, peaceful spot in which to enjoy a picnic or just relax. It is composed Read more…
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Little Reserve is located in the heart of the seaside village of Portarlington, overlooking the magnificent Port Phillip Bay – all the way across to Melbourne !!! The views are enormous – the entire coastline from south of the You Yangs to Frankston – the lights at night are breathtaking . . . The park can be accessed via Newcombe Street, Pier Read more…
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‘Rotary Park’ in Gayndah, Queensland, is situate just west of the Oaky Creek Bridge, adjacent to the ‘Gayndah Swimming Pool‘. The colourful, and well maintained playground equipment, together with picnic facilities, are reminiscent of a bygone era, and, with the backdrop of the pool, bestows a welcoming ambiance. The hedge ‘Gayndah’, which is located just across the road, all add to the pride and Read more…
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‘Dayman Park’ in Urangan, Queensland, presents in two levels – beautifully landscaped and maintained. It is interesting to note that the park was named after Lieutenant Dayman, who was the first to successfully navigated a course through the channel between the “Great Sandy Island” and the mainland c 10th November 1846. ” . . . In Macgillivray’s narrative of her cruise, between 1846 Read more…
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‘Stan Topper Park’ is located in the heart of Pomona, within easy walking distance of all the shops and eateries that the beautiful township provides. Facilities located in the park are Sheltered Picnic Tables, a Barbeque, Public Toilets and ample grass area to play games – making it an ideal picnic area to enjoy a day out… Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Read more…
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‘Scarness Park’ is a very beautiful park enjoying great, uninterrupted views out to the waters of Hervey Bay. One only has to walk a short distance from the park to enjoy a refreshing swim. The magnificent facilities provided within the park, mean you can wash off the salt and sand at the outdoor shower, quash the hunger pains by enjoying the picnic facilities which are Read more…
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Located at the north end of Iluka Bay in the township of Iluka in New South Wales, is a large picnic area that overlooks the tranquil, sparkling waters of the mighty Clarence River. The sheltered waters within the walls of the waterway are perfect for young children to play and splash around in the shallows. The sandy shores, lined with Pandanus trees make for a Read more…
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Located just beyond the entrance to the Point Leo Foreshore precinct, on the junction of Point Leo Road, Western Parade & the service road to the beachfront car park, a small information pavilion provides a wealth of information for those interested in conservation, history, community and the environment. It also has invaluable information for campers and visitors in times of emergency Read more…
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‘Nielsens Park’, located in Torquay on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, is a beautiful spot, nestled amidst the trees with ample shade, appealing gardens and grassy areas for children to run and play – all the while, the divine waters of Hervey Bay are just 20 metres away, making it one of the many beautiful parks found along the Hervey Bay Esplanade Trail. With the many facilities provided at ‘Nielsens Read more…
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Only a short walk from the township of Iluka’s central Shopping Precinct, the Rotary International Park is an excellent place to take a Picnic lunch and enjoy the many sporting facilities encompassed within the park. Some of the sporting facilities available at the Rotary International Park include Ken Leeson Oval, a Skate Park and a Basketball Court. Helpful Hints: – Read more…
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Located directly opposite the main shopping precinct of Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula, this large, well equipped and beautiful park provides a charming location for all the family to enjoy an Aussie ‘Barbie’, a game of footy on the expansive lawn areas, or just watch the children play on the fantastic playground and skate park. If it is a little hot, Read more…
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Situate between the shops of Torquay and the stunning waters of Hervey Bay, ‘Bill Fraser Park’ offers a magnificent Sculpture and a Viewing Platform where someone can sit and just admire Hervey Bay’s beauty, whilst absorbing the park’s gardens. The well maintained park makes for an ideal locale for friends and families to meet up and enjoy a day out – with Read more…
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A one kilometre detour off the Princes Highway, turning southward at the tiny township of Johnsonville, will lead you to a delightful parkland area, the ‘Harry Clues Memorial Park’ which is situated on the banks of the beautiful Tambo River. It is not until one travels through Gippsland that one is reminded of the large rivers and enormous lake system that grace this Read more…
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‘Memorial Park’ is situate along the Princes Highway in Stratford, Victoria, is set within beautifully landscaped gardens and is well equipped with playgrounds, sheltered and unsheltered picnic tables, barbeques, seating and public toilets – perfect for the family picnic or a rejuvenating break for the weary traveller. Sited directly within the town centre, shopping and eateries are close at hand. The lush lawns, mature trees Read more…
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‘Black Stump Park’ offers a nice little retreat, featuring landscaped gardens and meandering pathways. With a variety of spots to sit and have a laugh with friends and family, barbecues to cook up a feast, plus, the park has Playground equipment for the children to have their fun. If you would like to set up a game like cricket or football and enjoy some family bonding, there Read more…
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Aerial View of Brunswick Heads prior to Breakwater Torakina Park is located on the east bank of Simpsons Creek, encompassing the entire peninsula, north of South Beach Road – from the Creek to the Ocean. The park bestows expansive, sheltered lawn areas overlooking the Brunswick River South Arm, known as Simpsons Creek – with its beautiful old wooden bridge c 1960; as well as Read more…
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‘Ernie Organ Park’ is located in the heart of Torquay – only metres away from beaches, shops and everything that Torquay in Queensland, has to offer. The park’s Playground features great equipment for the children to enjoy hours of fun, as they can alternate between swimming in Torquay Beach and playing in the park…. The Park is very well sheltered with the many mature trees around Read more…