Listly by Anne Joana
When it comes to parks there is close to 300 in number dotted across Townsville. A place for recreation, sports or mere relaxation, the parks of Townsville must be experienced.
Located by the banks of the beautiful Ross River, the All Abilities Playground benefits immensely from this beauty where an ambience of serenity is created in this park. For children this park is a jackpot for the recreational space is plenty fun. Constructed utilizing a number of natural elements this park creates a stimulating environment that encourages all types of play. There is also plenty of specially designed facilities for differently-abled people – hence the name All Abilities Playground. A place where the little ones can imagine, dream and play to their hearts content, this is one place that you and your children are bound to fall in love with.
The premier memorial park in Townsville, Anzac Park at The Strand is a beautiful spot for long relaxing strolls. Located at the end of the Strand Foreshore on the eastern side, the park also faces the Frontage of the Break Water Marina. Best part about this park is that it is dog friendly. So if you are looking for that perfect place to walk your dog, this is perhaps a good option. Another advantage of Anzac Park is how it is strategically located in the city of Townsville. Most tourists look for parks in close proximity to Townsville serviced apartments so that they can take a stroll, simply relax in between or rest after covering other attractions. Best part about the Anzac Memorial Park is that it is within easy reach of options such as Oaks M on Palmer making it all the more convenient for outsiders to access.
Nothing beats the picturesque setting of a freshwater creek within the premises of a park; that is exactly what Blue Water Park and Urban Forest has in store. For the many fitness enthusiasts out there this park offers an interesting play based fitness trail where one can enjoy a holistic work out targeting most muscle groups in the body. Sport lovers would benefit immensely from the range of sporting facilities found here. There is a half basketball court along with a cricket oval, making it an ideal choice for those looking to play sport on a Sunday afternoon.
As the name has it, the Mount View Park boasts stunning mountainous scenery. In terms of background this park offers nothing short of sheer beauty. But that's not all; you could stretch those limbs and indulge in a bike ride, or better yet try riding a scooter or a skateboard and experience a different side of fun altogether. The park is also another popular place for dog walking so pet owners find this a convenient place to hang out during weekends.