NOOSA BOTANIC GARDENS MASTERPLAN · Attachment 1. Noosa Botanical Gardens Masterplan_683_SD_LR002_E - Final Plan

Qualitative Methods

Cooroy Community Pop            -Up




A community pop -up event was held in Cooroy
outside Harvest Fresh on Thursday 16 October
between 9am – 10:30am. Responses were
collected, and respondents were also
encouraged to complete the survey and to
register to attend the activation activities
coming up in the Botanic Gardens on the 26
Octobe r and 2 and 3 of November 2025

Key themes of feedback at the pop up strongly
correlated with broader feedback in the survey
and written submissions, including:

    •    Community members want to retain the gardens’ peaceful, natural feel and
         avoid overdevelopment.
    •    The gardens are valued as a space for gathering, with strong support for
         inclusive events and live performances.
    •    Visitors request better access, safer paths, shaded seating, clearer signage,
         and parking.
    •    There is interest in dog access, safe playgrounds for younger children, and
         shaded picnic facilities.
    •    Feedback includes mixed views on cafés and support for modest, multi            -use
         community facilities.
    •    Suggestions include educational gardens, improved signage, and climate           -
         focused content.
    •    Specific user groups seek practical upgrades like boat storage, and the
         Friends group is widely appreciated.

A summary of feedback is at Appendix A.




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