Burnie Park Soft green grass, trees of many species, a rose garden, rhododendrons, a waterfall, a music shell, a memorial cenotaph, a semicolon garden, playgrounds, barbecues, picnic furniture, accessible playground and toilet facilities are all featured within a short drive or walk from Burnie CBD.
Burnie Waterfront, West Beach Follow the main streets of the city centre to the Burnie foreshore, the City by the Sea. West Beach is a block from the central business district and is connected by boardwalk to new University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus and the little penguin habitat on the western end of the beach.
Fern Glade Reserve A peaceful river valley on the edge of the city abundant in flora and fauna. It offers tracks for long walks along the banks of the Emu River and the chance to see platypus surfacing. For those more adventurous take a bush walk to the lookout.
Guide Falls A 20-minute scenic drive south of Burnie past the township of Ridgley, Guide Waterfall is the most accessible waterfalls in the Burnie hinterland.
Oldaker Falls Burnie Park is divided by a natural waterway flowing over the Oldaker Waterfalls which can be viewed at the top of a short walking trail, and flows into a small pond with a raft of ducks.
Romaine Reserve Romaine Reserve features a fitness track that winds around a dam on Romaine Creek containing domestic and wild fowl. On leash dog exercise is permitted in some areas.
View Road Reserve Home of Disc Golf (frisbee golf), the large reserve boasts creeks, grassed areas and tracks including a pump track and MTB mountain bike trails - a playground for wheels. It is close to the city and suitable for walking, running, cycling, dog park (enclosed exercise area) and recreation.
Upper Natone Forest Reserve The Upper Natone Reserve is a popular recreational area featuring BBQ's, picnic tables, uni-sex toilets, play area with swings, and the Pat Crane shelter. An easy half-hour stroll along a walking track through diverse native vegetation is well worth a look.
South Burnie Foreshore Esplanade This multipurpose shared recreation area is a hive of activity forming part of the Coastal Pathway, includes colourful change rooms, a dog walking beach, exercise equipment, boat ramp and jetty, plus canoe and yacht clubs.