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.
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Brunswick Valley Heritage Park
Brunswick Valley Heritage Park is a park in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 108 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 52/100.
Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve
Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve is a park in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 20 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Serpentine Beach
Serpentine Beach is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.4-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 51/100.
Railway Park and Children Playground
Small urban park with a playground & frequent events such as outdoor concerts & markets.
Commemoration Park
Commemoration Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 47 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Butler Street Reserve
Butler Street Reserve is a park in Byron Bay, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 15 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Byron Bay Recreational Grounds
Byron Bay Recreational Grounds is a park in Newrybar, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 33 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 49/100.
Kingsford Smith Park
Kingsford Smith Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 37 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 48/100.
Inner Pocket Nature Reserve
Inner Pocket Nature Reserve is a park in Mullumbimby, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Ti-Tree Lake Aboriginal Area
Ti-Tree Lake Aboriginal Area is a park in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 13 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Riverview Park
Riverview Park is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.2-star Google rating from 58 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 47/100.
Suffolk Park Pump Track
Suffolk Park Pump Track is a park in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 17 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 46/100.
Williams Reserve
Williams Reserve is a park in Lennox Head, Byron Bay. It holds a 3.8-star Google rating from 15 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
Suffolk Park - Bike Track & Old STP
Suffolk Park - Bike Track & Old STP is a park in Suffolk Park, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 15 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 45/100.
Missingham Beach
Missingham Beach is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 12 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Bicentennial Gardens
Bicentennial Gardens is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 3.4-star Google rating from 19 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 44/100.
Gawandii Beach
Gawandii Beach is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.1-star Google rating from 24 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 43/100.
Ferngrove Public Reserve
Ferngrove Public Reserve is a park in Ballina, Byron Bay. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 7 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 42/100.
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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.