2016-09-06 P&E Committee - Attachment 1 to Item 6 - Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan

                                                           Noosa Parklands Park Management Plan




2.3 Allowable uses
The allowable uses (Table 2) are compatible with the park’s vision, objectives, management
framework and stakeholder expectations.

Table 2 Allowable uses within the park

Use                      Details                                                      Allowed within
                                                                                      the park

Bushwalking, trail       Low impact nature-based activities that are in               YES
running and nature       keeping with the natural setting and ambience of
observation              the park are encouraged.

Picnics                  Currently there is a designated picnic area and              YES
                         related infrastructure (e.g. covered picnic table).

Play area                There are two children’s play areas and a                    YES
                         basketball court with associated infrastructure.

Dog walking              Dog walking (on leash) is permitted within the               YES
                         park. Dog walking (off leash) is permitted within
                         designated areas only.

Recreational             Recreational cycling along designated trails is              YES
cycling                  permitted within the park.

Group activities         Low impact group activities (e.g. orienteering,              YES
(including               fitness classes, walking tours) are allowed within
commercial)              the park (subject to assessment and approval by
                         Council; these may require a permit).

Bushland care            Restoring and maintaining vegetation and habitat             YES
activities               by volunteers as guided by Council

Research projects        Relevant research projects (e.g. by universities)            YES
                         that will increase knowledge of the area’s values
                         or relevant management approaches are allowed
                         (subject to assessment and approval by Council).

Horse riding             No horse riding is permitted within the park due to          NO
                         the trails, bridges etc. not being suitable for this use.

Motorised                Due to the impact motorised vehicles can have                NO
recreational             on the values of the area, unauthorised motorised
activities (e.g. trail   vehicles are not permitted within the park.
bike riding)

Camping                  No camping or open fires are permitted within the            NO
                         park.

Other recreational       Due to the impact these activities can have on the           NO
activities including     values of the park these activities are not permitted.
fishing

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