Rockhampton Regional Council manages a number of Parks and Gardens within the local government authority.

For information about the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, Kershaw Gardens and Riverside Park, please click the link from the Related Links area.

List of Local Parks

Download the List of Local Parks to get the locations and the facilties of each park in the Rockhampton Region.

To ensure that these parks remain for the enjoyment of the entire community, the Rockhampton Regional Council would like to remind residents that the following activities are not permitted in our region's parks and recreation areas:

• Golf or projectile target sports are not allowed
• Unauthorised vehicles including motorcycles are not allowed in parks
• Dogs are not allowed unless they are kept on a leash
• Camping is illegal
• There is to be no use of parks for promotional or sale activities.

National Parks - Mt Archer National Park

On Rockhampton’s doorstep, Mt Archer National Park forms part of the Berserker Ranges, a scenic backdrop to the city. Mt Archer (604m) is the highest peak with spectacular views of Rockhampton. Open forest clothes the mountain while lush subtropical rainforest grows in sheltered pockets, making this park a haven for wildlife. Mt Archer was named after the early pioneers of the Rockhampton area.

There are a number of lookouts and walks at the top of Mt Archer as well as a mountain-top cafe for a refreshing drink while you take in the view.

View a map of Mt Archer National Park provided by the Department of Environment and Resource Management.

All Abilities Playground

Children of all abilities, especially those with a disability and high physical support needs, will soon be able to experience all elements of play in a new ‘all abilities playground’ planned for Appleton Park in Yeppoon. 

Rockhampton Regional Council is one of 16 Local Governments that are sharing in $4.6 million from the State Government’s Disability Services Queensland (DSQ) to design and install an all abilities playground in our Region. 

Each local government will work with their local communities and DSQ to develop playgrounds that are unique to their community, for children of all abilities. 

Chair of Council’s Community Development and Customer Service Committee, Deputy Mayor Cr Rose Swadling said the new playground would be of great benefit to families, and would allow children of all abilities to learn, grow and develop. 

“We are thrilled to be able to help support families and children during the vital early years in their development, and this playground will be a wonderful resource for all the community,” Cr Swadling said.

This project is part of the Queensland Government’s Best Start—Supporting Families in the Early Years initiative.

Download the concept design plans for more information about what's being constructed at the park.

Concept Plan Part A
Concept Plan Part B

Naming of Parks

Park names provide an opportunity to honour individuals and groups for contributions and achievements that deserve recognition.  They also present an opportunity to emphasise important landmarks, geographical features or history that may be more relevant in some cases.

To find out more about Council's approach to naming parks and to find out what you need to do to nominate download the Park Naming Overview and Nomination Form.

For more information or to organisation a function at one of Councils Parks and Gardens, contact Councils Customer Service Centre on 1300 22 55 77.