Meeting papers

    Understanding Our Use + Recreation
    The foreshore is much loved by the local community             Several attractions draw visitors to the foreshore.         Recreation focus for generation                                                Legend
    and visitors alike. From early morning through to the          Commercial jetty leases offer recreational boat hire,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        On-street Motor                            Bus Stop
    evening, people can be seen walking and jogging                fishing charters, tours, supplies, dining and takeaway                                                                                               Vehicle Parking
    along the riverside path, swimming, relaxing under the         options, including the NY&RC and The Boathouse.                                                                                                                                                 Noosa Ferry Stop
    shade, picnicking, and catching up with friends and            One significant playground exists at Lions Park, with                                                                                                Off-street Motor
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Vehicle Parking                            Recreational Boat Facilities
    family.                                                        separate swings and exercise equipment dotted along
                                                                   the foreshore parkland.                                                                                                                              Public Motor Vehicle and                   Amenities
    Visitors travel to the foreshore by many modes of                                                                                                                                                                   Boat Trailer Parking
    transport, including driving private vehicles, cycling,        The foreshore is also supported by businesses                                                                                                                                                   Tennis Club
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Boat Storage (Noosa
    walking, bus, ferry, with stops and parking servicing          along the south of Gympie Terrace and on Thomas                                                                                                      Yacht & Rowing Club)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Playground
    the length of the foreshore. The Principal Cycle               Street. Safe pedestrian connections between these
    Network runs parallel to the foreshore on Gympie               businesses and the foreshore need improvement.                                                                                                       Commercial Jetty Lease
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Play Equipment
    Terrace. Foreshore access for all abilities requires                                                                       Figure 5. Opening of the Noosa      Figure 6. Today, the foreshore is
    improvement.                                                   Generally, the path network requires an upgrade for         River Sailing Club, 1961. Credit:   used for a range of activities.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Noosa River Slipway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Fitness Equipment
                                                                   accessibility and inclusive use. The network is a mix       Griffith Studios
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Principle Cycle Network
    The foreshore is popular with recreational and fitness         of footpaths, boardwalks, footbridges, pedestrian
    activities and groups, from non-powered water craft/           crossings and stairs. The experience is varied, with                                                                                                 Pathway Network

    sports clubs, kayaking and paddle boarding to yoga             some parts showcasing the area’s natural beauty
    classes, fishing and tennis. Several recreational              and river, whilst other parts pass by slipways, parking
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    maritime facilities exist within the area, including The       areas, boat ramps, and vehicle access points.                                                                                                                                                     E R RA E
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    Noosa and Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club (NY&RC),                 The hierarchy of paths is at times confusing and                                                                                                                                         M P I E R ES H
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    public boat ramps and public jetties, accommodating            disconnected, with potential user conflicts between                                                                                                                                    EAS
    both non-powered and powered boats.                            vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and e-bike/scooters.




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