Wade Park

With five hectares of parklands, Wade Park is a favourite venue for family gatherings and a great place for kids to burn off some excess energy. There are plenty of swings, slides and picnic shelters, plus a wheelchair-accessible playground featuring a big red bus. Wade Park’s big draw card is its road safety playground complete […]

Rocky Creek Dam

Patient nature lovers may spot a platypus at Rocky Creek Dam. The dam wall is 27 metres high, 187 metres above sea level and, when full, the dam holds 14,000 mega litres of water. The 29 square kilometres of catchment area include sections of Nightcap National Park, Whian Whian State Forest and revegetated farmland. The […]

Riverside Park

Take a stroll along the riverbank into the City Centre and read about Lismore’s rich river history at the interpretive story sites along the way. This wonderful park connects residents and visitors to the Wilsons River, which runs through the heart of Lismore. Enjoy the three-kilometre riverside walk starting at 207 Molesworth Street taking in […]

Protesters Falls

Located in World Heritage Nightcap National Park, Protesters Falls is a must-see while exploring the Lismore Hinterland. The easy 1.4 kilometre walk from Terania Creek Picnic Area winds its way through the Bangalow palm forest to the base of the falls. Swimming is not permitted in the area as it is home to the endangered […]

Nimbin Swimming Pool

The Nimbin Swimming Pool is a free pool operated for residents and visitors to the village of Nimbin. The pool has multiple shaded areas, a free barbeque and picnic tables for your enjoyment. The pool is the perfect place to cool off in the warmer months and is family friendly. Open seven days a week […]

Nesbitt Park

Lismore’s Nesbitt Park is located just a short drive from the Lismore CBD, and is accessible via a pathway connection from the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, just 1.1 kilometre from the Trail Head at the Lismore Railway Station. Nesbitt Park features a mountain bike skills and pump track, playground and exercise equipment, barbecues, picnic tables […]

Lismore Rainforest Botanic Gardens

This is one of the new style botanic gardens, featuring local native plants almost exclusively and with very few manicured garden beds. Prunings, mulch and natural ground covers help to create and sustain this natural environment, resulting in a collection of beautiful healthy plants. Only started in 2002 some areas of the Gardens are still […]

Kadina Park

Kadina Park in Lismore has a great toddler’s playground, adventure climbing zone, shared bike and walking paths throughout the park. There is also a basketball court and football field for ball games and excellent barbeque and picnic facilities available in the park. In addition, Kadina Park has some great facilities with many multipurpose recreation areas.

Goonellabah Sports and Aquatic Centre

Goonellabah Sports & Aquatic Centre is an aquatics, sports and fitness centre operated by Lismore City Council. It provides a family friendly environment to play sport, work out and cool off. There are learn-to-swim classes for toddlers to adults, an onsite creche and holiday vacation care programs. With a range of sports – Futsal, Pickleball, […]

Nimbin Showground

The Nimbin Showground is a great place to camp within easy walking distance of the village of Nimbin. Facilities include powered and non-powered sites, a camp kitchen (refrigerator, microwave, kettle, sink, and free electric barbecue), toilets, hot showers, and a rotary clothesline. There is also a dedicated dump point for the benefit of motorhome operators. […]