Russell Family Park
Enjoy a beautiful park behind the main st (Main St) of Montville.
Suitability
Suitable for walkers, prams and wheelchairs and recreational cyclists. It’s an easy grade.
Highlights
Wheelchair and grandfolk friendly, Family Park in Montville is just that. Perfect to stroll off all the coffee and cake and other delectables from Montville’s many main street café’s. Or take a seat and watch the ducks or grey herons on the lake or your kids in the playground. It’s right in town, so take a peek and enjoy. At certain times of year you can enjoy flowering trees. At other times, there are lots of ferns and water plants to admire.
This newly developed 7.3 ha park features a wooden band stand, a windmill, two lakes, with signed heritage walking paths and hills for children to safely roll down. At the northern end is a rainforest and a flying fox that even adults can enjoy.
Afterwards
Take a picnic or BBQ supplies and enjoy a relaxed lunch in the park or stroll through Montville’s main street and revive yourself at one of the many establishments. For some more excitement head to Kondilla Falls, only 5 mins drive away.
How to get there
To the starting point: Head to the Montville Visitor information Centre on Main St, just past Western Avenue. At the Centre there is an off street car park. Walk or cycle though the carpark and you will find the park.
To the end point: The end point is the same as your starting point.
Accessibility guide
Flat, wide concrete paths weave through the gardens, well suited to wheelchairs and mobility aids. There is a large car park at the entrance plus accessible bays a short distance away on Main Street, and benches with back and arm rests along the way.
Russell Family Park is well suited to wheelchairs and those using a mobility aid. At the start of the park there is a large parking area, that has ample spaces. There is also accessible parking bays located a short distance away on Main Street. Throughout the park there are concrete walking paths that weave through the gardens, offering a relaxing way to explore the area. The paths are easy to navigate, wide and flat and suitable for all ages, with benches with back and arm rests along the way where you can sit and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Overall, Russell Family Park in Montville is a delightful retreat that combines the best of nature and community, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors of all ages. The highlight being the pond and the wildlife.
- Wide, level concrete paths.
- Bench seating with back and arm rests.
- Right hand transfer accessible toilet.
- Accessible seating and tables undercover.
- BBQ facilities.
- Playground.
In addition to its natural beauty, Russell Family Park is conveniently located close to Montville's main street, making it an easy stop during a day of exploring the town's boutique shops, cafes, and art galleries
.
Suitability
Russell Family Park is well suited to wheelchairs and those using a mobility aid. At the start of the park there is a large parking area, that has ample spaces. There is also accessible parking bays located a short distance away on Main Street. Throughout the park there are concrete walking paths that weave through the gardens, offering a relaxing way to explore the area. The paths are easy to navigate, wide and flat and suitable for all ages, with benches with back and arm rests along the way where you can sit and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Highlights
Overall, Russell Family Park in Montville is a delightful retreat that combines the best of nature and community, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for visitors of all ages. The highlight being the pond and the wildlife.
Facilities and activities
- Wide, level concrete paths.
- Bench seating with back and arm rests.
- Right hand transfer accessible toilet.
- Accessible seating and tables undercover.
- BBQ facilities.
- Playground.
Afterwards
In addition to its natural beauty, Russell Family Park is conveniently located close to Montville's main street, making it an easy stop during a day of exploring the town's boutique shops, cafes, and art galleries
.
Disclaimer:
This trail accessibility review has been undertaken by Spinal Life Australia. Please note that the trails reviewed are not compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). Instead, these reviews are intended to provide additional information to assist trail users and carers in assessing the usability of each trail, including details about accessible parking, trail surfaces, and amenity facilities.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Suitable for recreational cycling
- Dogs prohibited
- Barbeque on site
- Picnic table on site
- Toilets on site
- Playground on site
- Walking track grade
- Grade 1
- Flat and well formed with no steps, and no longer than 5km. Signposted the whole way, and suitable for a wheelchair with someone to help.
Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)
- Managed by
- Sunshine Coast Council
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Safety
In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!
- Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
- Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
- Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.
A visit to the picturesque village of Montville, perched charmingly atop the Blackall Range is an absolute 'must-do' in any tourist's book. But for us locals, a visit to this boutique-y little village is an opportunity to just breathe in deeply, to inhale the fresh mountain air and to celebrate what our local region has to offer. Much to our delight, we discovered the tucked away hidden gem that is Russell Family Park - an inviting green space that can be enjoyed by families all year round. To read more about this doggy, on a leash, friendly spot, please follow the link here https://www.weekendnotes.com/russell-family-park/
I have been to Montville a dozen times and not known this beauty was here!! Such a beautiful spot. Heaps of parking, clean and well kept facilities, lovely lake to walk around and a great park for the kids. I definitely recommend this spot for families!
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