Cotton Tree Park
Cotton Tree Park, also known as Maroochydore Rotary Park is situated on the southern bank of the Maroochy River. This picturesque parkland features two separate playgrounds suitable for all ages, picnic facilities, shelters, barbecues, public amenities, parking options, connecting pedestrian pathways, natural shade and the Cotton Tree Cenotaph and Memorial.
Cotton Tree Park features two playgrounds with play elements that encourage all levels of play and discovery. A short stroll along the connecting pathways you will find Des Scanlan, Black Swan Park and the Cotton Tree Caravan Park Picnic Area (see further information below). Cotton Tree Park also features two jetties: the First Jetty near the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre, and the Second Jetty (Cotton Tree Pier) adjacent to the park playground. Both jetties are popular spots for fishing with stunning views to the north over the Maroochy River.
Play elements
- Play forts with slides
- Monkey bars and balancing equipment
- Sand play
- Swings
- All abilities carousel
- Climbing net
- Spring toys and seesaw
- Dry creek bed with bridge
- Open space areas for kick and throw activities
- Two basketball half-courts, modified netball court and table tennis table (refer to Des Scanlan below)
Park facilities
- Connecting pathways to playgrounds with rubber softfall underneath some play elements – allowing wheelchair and pram access to parts of the play areas
- Plenty of shade - with large shade sails, picnic shelters and mature trees
- Barbecues, picnic tables and seating
- Parking available
- Public amenities and beach shower
- Cenotaph and Memorial (for more information visit the Maroochy RSL website)
Des Scanlan
Des Scanlan is located in front of the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre at Cotton Tree Parade and provides two basketball half-courts, a modified netball court and table tennis tables. There is a grassed area for kick and throw activities. The pedestrian pathway connects through to Cotton Tree Park.
Black Swan Park
Black Swan Park is named after the Aboriginal word for red-bill. It is located beside the Cotton Tree Boatshed Restaurant and behind the Cotton Tree Aquatic Centre. There are picnic tables and seating with some mature trees for shade.
Cotton Tree Caravan Park Picnic Area
The Cotton Tree Caravan Park Picnic Area is adjacent to the Cotton Tree Holiday Park and provides additional amenities as well as a small area with picnic tables and seating.
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