Nelson Park
This 4 hectare district park can be accessed from Mari Street and Okinja Road. It provides great facilities, including barbecues, picnic tables and shelters as well as a fully fenced playground. Enjoy the the views of the magnificent swan sculptures and the local waterway.
Nelson Park at Alexandra Headland has a network of shaded pathways surrounding the lake, which is teaming with wildlife. The playground is fully fenced and has many accessible play opportunities.
Play elements
- Fort structure with a network of wheelchair accessible ramps weaving through the playground. It has many interactive play panels, musical equipment, slides, hammock, swings and talk tubes.
- Swings – basket swing and traditional swings
- Sand play table
- Small boat and play hut
- Communication boards (for more information, see Communication boards below).
Facilities
- Fully fenced play space (including picnic facilities)
- Plenty of shade – with large shade sails, picnic shelters and mature trees.
- Pathways and rubber softfall underneath some of the play elements – allowing wheelchair and pram access.
- Barbecues, picnic tables, seating and drinking fountain
- Parking and disabled parking.
- Public amenities (directly outside the playground)
- Wetland and lake.
Communication boards
Plus this park is also home to communication boards. These education boards have been funded by First 5 Forever, a Queensland State Government universal family literacy program aimed at supporting strong language and literacy environments for young children from 0–5 years and their families. Check out Council's library website First Five communication boards for more information.
Story seat
The park is also home to the bright and engaging Tiddalik the Frog Story Seat by Gregg Dreise.
Community garden
There is a local community garden located beside the play space.
Facilities
