Nelson Park
Positioned between Okinja Road and Mari Street, Nelson Park features a beautiful lake and fully fenced shaded playground, accessed via the carpark off Katoa Street. The park also includes picnic facilities, shelters, barbecues and connecting pedestrian pathways, with the public amenities and Alex Community Garden located outside the fenced playground.
Play elements
- Play fort with wheelchair accessible ramps, slides, interactive play panels, musical equipment, talk tubes, hammock swings and spiral fireman's pole
- Swings
- Sand play
- Small boat and play hut
- Open space areas for kick and throw activities
- Communication boards (for more information see 'Communication boards' below)
- Story seat (for more information see 'Story seat' below
Park facilities
- Fully fenced playground covered with shade sails
- Plenty of natural shade
- Connecting pedestrian pathways
- Rubber softfall allowing wheelchair and pram access to some play elements
- Shelters, barbecues, picnic tables and seating
- Parking and disabled parking accessed at the end of Katoa Street
- Public amenities (directly outside the fenced playground)
- Nelson Park Lake
- Community garden (for more information see 'Community garden' below)
Communication boards
Communication boards are installed at playgrounds in several parks across the region. Each board contains a range of pictures and signs that can be used to express needs and wants, ask questions and offer choices.
Check out Council's Libraries page First 5 Forever communication boards for more information.
Story Seats are purpose built to provide outdoor literacy experiences for families and offer spaces that actively encourage you to talk, read, sing and play with your child. For a list of locations visit the Story Seats page.
Community gardens are a great way to meet people, share gardening skills and grow your own food. For more information on locations visit Council’s Community gardens page.
Council works to balance amenity, safety and sustainability while caring for the Sunshine Coast’s diverse network of parks and open green spaces. Seasonal conditions, smart irrigation, lower‑emission practices and community involvement all play an important part in keeping our parks healthy, accessible and enjoyable for everyone. To find out more visit the Taking care of our parks and gardens page.
Facilities
