Gold Coast Parks has many unique programs and initiatives, designed to educate, entertain and improve health and social well being.

These include:

• Parks Alive - markets, music and great activities in your local park
• Active & Healthy Program - over 150 weekly free or low cost activities for all ages and abilities
• NaturallyGC Program - environmental education workshops on a variety of topics from birdwatching, to restoring your own vegeation, to frogs
• Beaches to Bushland Program - join this great bushcare group and make a difference to your local natural enviornment
• Vibe Youth Program - targeting 12 - 19 years olds, the Vibe Program offers fun and funky activities from photography to stand up paddleboarding and more
• Community gardens - several community gardens are being installed across this city, providing space to grow your own veges and be part of a great community initiative
• Street planting program - streets are tree lined by midday in this fun get your hands dirty community planting morning
• Active Communities project - Council, in conjunction with the Queensland Government Department of Housing is providing opportunities for residents in the Labrador area to get to know their local community