Best Parks in Byron Bay (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 58 of the best parks in Byron Bay right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
Green space is part of the Byron Bay lifestyle — parks and gardens for picnics, playgrounds, a morning run or a lazy afternoon under a tree. Many are free and family-friendly, with barbecues and shade.
58 spots
Walgun Cape Byron State Conservation Area
Hiking, surfing & dining around Australia's most easterly point, home to Cape Byron Lighthouse.
Broken Head Nature Reserve
240-acre protected preserve featuring littoral rainforest, beachfront fishing & whale sightings.
The Farm Byron Bay
Working farm, plant nursery & sustainable market garden with tours, an onsite restaurant & a bakery.
Apex Park
Shorefront, tree-shaded green space with a playground, parking & picnic benches.
Brunswick Heads Main Beach
Brunswick Heads Main Beach is a park in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 517 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Killen Falls
Killen Falls is a park in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 548 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Arakwal National Park
Scenic area known for a sandy beach that's popular for wildlife viewing, swimming & fishing.
Pop Denison Park
Pop Denison Park is a park in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 303 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Protesters Falls walking track
Protesters Falls walking track is a park in Bangalow, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 169 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is a park in Ocean Shores, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 214 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Dening Park
This narrow green space hosts the Byron Beachside Market & the Byron Lighthouse Run.
Missingham Park
Missingham Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 283 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Fawcett Park
Fawcett Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 356 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Mullumbimby Community Garden
Mullumbimby Community Garden is a park in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 94 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 60/100.
Meldrum Park
Meldrum Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 247 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Tallow Beach Dog Exercise Area
Tallow Beach Dog Exercise Area is a park in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 71 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 59/100.
Clarks Beach Park
Clarks Beach Park is a park in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 370 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Tyagarah Nature Reserve
Tyagarah Nature Reserve is a park in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 131 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
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Read guide →Parks in Byron Bay — FAQs
What are the best parks in Byron Bay?+
Our top-rated parks in Byron Bay are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Byron Bay parks ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter parks by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many parks are listed in Byron Bay?+
We currently feature 58 parks across Byron Bay and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.