Egg-citing adventure awaits at local parks this Easter

Hop to it and start a new tradition by hosting your own egg-citing Easter egg hunt at one of our beautiful Sunshine Coast parks.

Autum on the Sunshine Coast offers the perfect time for locals and visitors to soak up the natural beauty our region is known for and enjoy baskets of fun with the little ones.

From coastal gems to lush hinterland delights, the Sunshine Coast boasts an array of parks that offer the perfect backdrop to your Easter adventures. Pack a picnic, fire-up a barbecue or take a stroll through some of the most charming parks the Coast has to offer.

For an aerial view or to locate park facilities, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website and search “Beaches and Park Directory” which includes an interactive map.

Mapleton Lilyponds Park, Mapleton  

Located in the tranquil town of Mapleton, the Lilyponds Park is a delightful family park for an Easter egg hunt. It features a network of walking trails that meander through a landscape adorned with serene lily-covered ponds, creating a picturesque setting for picnics and relaxation. The park's rich biodiversity, including native birdlife and unique plant species, provides nature enthusiasts with an opportunity for delightful exploration.

This park includes a playground, flying fox, fenced off-leash dog park, barbecue facilities and a large, grassed area so is sure to be the perfect place for the whole family.

Amenities: toilets, barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, playground and dog off-leash area.
Location: Delicia Road, Mapleton.

Buderim Village Park, Buderim

Hop to it with an Easter egg hunt to remember at Buderim Village Park. This Green Flag award winning park is truly special and offers something wonderful for all to enjoy. Perched atop the Buderim plateau, this park offers sweeping views of our coastline, making it a favorited spot for both locals and visitors. The gardens are vibrant and lush, changing with the seasons – perfect for hiding delicious Easter treats.

A central pavilion provides a shaded space for gatherings and events, while children can experience adventure in the playground. Pack an Easter themed picnic and enjoy the open green, play ball, fly a kite, or just take in the expansive south-easterly vistas. 

Amenities: scenic viewpoint, toilets, barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, playground.
Location: 2 King Street, Buderim.  

Clarke Place Park, Happy Valley

Known to locals as Happy Valley Park, Clarke Place Park offers a serene coastal setting for your Easter celebrations.

Situated along one of the Coast’s most popular family-friendly beaches, Clarke Place Park offers ocean views, adventure and plenty to keep the family entertained.

Create an Easter egg hunt amongst the lighthouse playground or along the open grassy space beneath the pine trees. Stay and enjoy a barbecue or picnic and take advantage of all the things this much-loved waterfront park has to offer. Meander along the Coastal Pathway, splash and build sandcastles along the foreshore or play a game of cricket on the grass.

Amenities: toilets, barbecues, shelter, picnic tables, cricket pitch and playground.
Location: Esplanade Bulcock Beach, Caloundra

Russell Family Park, Montville

This hinterland favourite will have the kids hopping for joy! Russell Family Park is a place that actively connects park-goers to their environment – giving children the opportunity to explore the outdoors and build on their social skills. There’s a dry creek bed, rock seating walls, and interweaving pathways for children to explore.

Russell Family Park is located in Montville only a short stroll to the popular main street cafes and shops. This newly developed park is the perfect place for families, friends and visitors to enjoy all year round.

It includes an exhilarating 10-metre super slide, climbing tower, flying fox and swing. Plus, the park offers lots of opportunity for play in a natural setting, with large grassy hills, mature trees, an environmental walk, and a range of wildlife for children to experience.  

Amenities: picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, shelters and toilets.
Location: 196-198 Main Street, Montville (behind the visitor information centre)

Nelson Park, Alexandra Headland 

Host an Easter egg hunt at Nelson Park at Alexandra Headland and let the little ones egg-splore the network of shaded pathways surrounding the lake, which is teaming with wildlife. The playground is fully fenced and has many accessible play opportunities.

The playground includes a wheelchair accessible fort structure, swings, sand play table, small boat and play hut.  The fort structure includes many different interactive play elements including, play panels, musical equipment, slides, hammock swings and talk tubes. 

Within the fenced play space there is plenty of shade with large shade sails, picnic shelters, barbecues and mature trees.

Amenities: toilets, playground, barbecues, shelter and picnic tables.
Location: between Mari Street and Okinja Road, Alexandra Headland

Discover more of the Sunshine Coast’s parks via the Beaches and Parks Directory.

Our Sunshine Coast community has access to:

• 1180 recreation parks and open spaces
• 374 playgrounds
• 74 basketball courts
• 56 exercise equipment nodes in parks
• 46 dog exercise areas
• 29 skate parks
• 1,338 shelters
• 370 drinking fountains
• 324 barbecues
• 196 public amenities.
• 178 showers