The park was the site of the 2018 Commonwealth Games lawn bowls competition, for which temporary facilities were installed.
It is home to the Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club, which has operated since 1958.
The park's layout was significantly redesigned in 2016 as part of a multi-million dollar beach foreshore redevelopment.
The sprawling grass area is frequently used as a staging ground for the Gold Coast Marathon, which finishes nearby.
The Norfolk Island pines lining the perimeter are remnants of coastal planting schemes designed to provide shade while maintaining ocean views.
Kurrawa Park is a prominent beachfront green space located directly between the Pacific Ocean and the Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach. The park features extensive open grass areas, established Norfolk Island pine trees, and paved pathways that run parallel to the coastline. It serves as a primary hub for community events, including the annual Gold Coast Marathon and various surf lifesaving competitions. The park provides direct access to the patrolled Kurrawa Beach and is integrated with the larger Broadbeach parkland precinct. Facilities include multiple accessible playgrounds, public barbecue stations, and sheltered picnic tables. The site is a key transition point between the urban Broadbeach commercial district and the sand dunes. It is managed by the City of Gold Coast and functions as a multi-purpose recreational zone for residents and tourists.
Under the Norfolk Island pines facing the ocean with the Broadbeach skyline in the background.
Bring a portable sunshade or picnic blanket, as the grassy areas are large but shade under the trees fills up quickly on weekends.
Use the outdoor showers located at the park boundaries to rinse off sand before heading into the Broadbeach shopping district.
Take advantage of the free public electric barbecues, but bring your own cleaning supplies for the hot plates.
Do not attempt to swim at the beach outside the red and yellow flags patrolled by lifeguards.
Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park. Keep dogs on a leash unless in designated off-leash areas.
