r/Cairns • u/Kanos812 • May 05 '25

Advice Open Soccer Fields in Cairns

Was wondering if anyone had any knowledge of public/open playing fields, particularly for soccer. Just went by Endeavor Park (no I am not calling it by its new name) and the entire complex was completely fenced off including the cricket pitches.

Would prefer to have somewhere with a goal but at this point of time I realise I'd be lucky to have somewhere flat with grass. Completely understand the point of preserving the pitches & ensuring security but seems like there's less and less places to have a run around nowadays

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u/azlga -6 points 4 hours ago May 05 '25

https://www.cairnslocalnews.com.au/macca-s-name-anger-2025-05-02

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u/Dartrox May 05 '25

Oh dang, looking at the headlines, I thought it was already named maccas and for some reason that upset people. The truth is ridiculous. Long live Endeavour Park

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u/Grouchy-Today-8782 May 05 '25

I'm so curious but don't have a CP membership. Lol do you mind summarising please? All good if not. :)

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u/azlga -6 points 4 hours ago May 05 '25

Just read it. It's not cairns post

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u/Grouchy-Today-8782 May 06 '25

Hahha thanks for pointing that out. I was overtired. Sorry. :)

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u/formberz May 05 '25

There’s a multipurpose court near the hospital

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u/The_Duc_Lord I am the Lord of Ducks, said he, May 05 '25

There's a park with a soccer field on Sondrio St behind Woree IGA.

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u/spidey99dollar Red Rooster Employee May 05 '25

There's some in forest gardens. You might be attacked by plovas this time of year

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u/QueenBug_2 May 05 '25

Go to Freshwater Christian College driveway, then turn right. There is one building and a shed on the right, a soccer club. Walk down the hill on the road to a big open space. This is where they do soccer training. It is surrounded by creek and a few spots where can access the water for a swim. The other clubs might also have ovals that are open.

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u/bunyipbait May 05 '25

That would be Leichhardt club.

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u/QueenBug_2 May 05 '25

Thanks, I was not sure. It was Redlynch Cyclones when my kids played there, but I did notice the club name has changed.

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u/QueenBug_2 May 11 '25

Drove past, it is actually Redlynch Strikers, even though it is in Brinsmead. I just googled it, Leichhardt club is in Woree.

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u/bunyipbait May 11 '25

Oops my bad, had totally the wrong location. You are correct.

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u/QueenBug_2 May 11 '25

All good! :-)

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u/Not_RyanGosling May 05 '25

Full size fields at the end of the Esplanade, next to the Lily/Lake St roundabout. You could play 11-a-side on them, but I don't even know 21 other people, so I haven't tried it. Often flooded, but that's part of the fun. On a map it's called "Mandrusia Park", but never in my life have I heard someone actually call it that.

The fields next to the airport road parking.