http://www.gcparks.com.au Find out whats happening in our local park lately en-us http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=42   There are many markets across the Gold Coast to satisfy your every fashion, art, craft, produce and knick knack need!  Markets range fro... Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=42 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=103 Cocos Palms are now being removed from council-owned land in the southern suburbs as part of a five-year, city-wide plan to progressively replace th... Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=103 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=106   Concept plans to transform the motocross facility at Stanmore Park Yatala into sports fields have been revealed. Council’s Community an... Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=106 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=107   Ronnie Long dedicated more than four decades to the Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club. Council will honour his commitment to the local c... Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=107 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=108   Council’s Natural Areas Management Unit (NAMU) will begin restoring a large section of the Regatta Waters Park at Coomera this week. A ... Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=108 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=114   As part of the $1.5 million Kirra Beach Restoration Project, an extensive dunal revegetation project is now well under way. The Kirra Beach R... Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=114 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=115   Public input is being sought on a draft plan which will help protect threatened animals and plants in the Gold Coast’s Tamborine and Gua... Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=115 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=116   Council’s Active & Healthy team will host a special Gold Coast event to celebrate World Tai Chi Day. To be staged at Justins Park, ... Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=116 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=121   Gold Coast City’s sporting fields are facing a difficult winter season as a result of the La Nina weather pattern and Council is asking ... Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=121 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=124   Council is trialing a new system that aims to create more opportunities for juniors to stay active and play sport. It is hoped that the new ar... Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=124 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=125   The future protection of trees in the city’s parks and on road reserves has been reinforced in Council’s Urban Tree Asset Policy. ... Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=125 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=126 The success of a trial recycling program at Paradise Point Parklands could be the start of public recycling in other parks across the Gold Coast. C... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=126 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=127 It’s time to party in the park and celebrate the official opening of Abraham Park, Upper Coomera. Festivities kick-off at the park, on the corn... Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=127 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=128 More than 600 trees will be planted as part of improving the recreational space at Pizzey Park. Divisional Councillor Greg Betts, said approximately ... Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=128 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=129 An aqua fit and deep water running class at the Southport Pool, two of the regular classes in Council’s Active & Healthy Program, have trans... Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=129 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=130 Get out this Sunday to the Get Active Gold Coast Fun Day at Broadwater Parklands, Southport. The fun filled family event, between 10... Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=130 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=131 The Southern Beaches Community Garden (SBCG) has been granted a lease to start construction.  Open to all members of the southern beaches commun... Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=131 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=132 Two environmental jewels, the 265 hectare Rosegum property and adjoining 103 hectares at Bally Mountain, are now in public ownership thanks to a partn... Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=132 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=133   Gold Coast City Council plans to offer a selection of its flagship parks for conferences and conventions.   The Community and Cultural ... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=133 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=134 The flagship Broadwater Parklands at Southport has received commendations in the Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia Public Doma... Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=134 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=135 World renowned BMX freestyle champion Tim Wood will offer some tips for top performance as part of the opening of the first stage of the Coomera Youth... Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=135 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=136   Regatta Waters Park in Coomera  will be renamed Damian Leeding Park in honour of the fallen police officer.   Mayor Ron Clarke sai... Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=136 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=137     Gold Coast City Council has been recognised for its contribution to tackling heart disease at the 2011 Heart Foundation Community... Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=137 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=138   The Broadwater Parklands has been named an Award Winner in two categories in the Regional Parks and Leisure Australia Awards.   It has ... Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=138 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=139   GUIDED WALK HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.  Rescheduled to Saturday 24 September. ... Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=139 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=140   The Gold Coast’s Cascade Gardens is the ideal location for one of the nation’s most significant Korean War memorials, says Mayor R... Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=140 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=141     Regatta Waters Park will be renamed in honour of fallen police officer Damian Leeding at the Emergency Services Thankyou Day at Coomer... Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=141 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=142       What better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather than with Broadwater Parklands month-long festival of events this... Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=142 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=143   If you’ve always wanted to grow your own vegetables, fruit and herbs but don't know where to start, a free community gardening workshop ... Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=143 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=145           The Active & Healthy Holiday Program sees hundreds of kids entertained over the holidays, with many free o... Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=145 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=146   The Gold Coast community will now get the opportunity to welcome home local sporting heroes Samantha Stosur and Sally Pearson. Gold Coast May... Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=146 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=147   The Broadwater Parklands has won two national prizes in the Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence.  It took out the Award for ... Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=147 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=151   A major community event at Broadwater Parklands is the ideal location to find out if the Gold Coast has been successful in its bid to host the... Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=151 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=152 The growing interest in the latest international trend among greenchangers will see the inaugural Gold Coast Local Food Festival held at Evandale... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=152 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=153 Gold Coasters will be grooving, star gazing and enjoying interactive activities with the new Summer with Gold Coast Parks program. The program is des... Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=153 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=155   Broadwater Parklands was proud to host one of the most significant celebrations in the city's history on Saturday when Gold&nbs... Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=155 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=156   Gold Coast parks congratulate Friends of the Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens volunteer Alan Donaldson! Alan was just awarded the title of... Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=156 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=157   One of the best things about living on the Gold Coast is the glorious weather, all year round.  Summer fun...with Gold Coast Parks, is a... Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=157 http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=159   Broadwater Parklands Rockpools are the perfect way for the kids to cool off these summer holidays! The Rockpools has a coastal theme, with a ... Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.gcparks.com.au/news-details.aspx?news=159