John Follent Park
Tweed Heads NSW 2485, Australia
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A lovely waterside park at Tweed Heads near Coolangatta on the Gold Coast with a 4.6 rating across 192 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
John Follent Park sits at Tweed Heads, just across the border near Coolangatta on the southern Gold Coast. With 192 reviews behind its 4.6 rating, it's a much-loved green space.
The appeal is a relaxed park in a lovely waterside setting — green space and shady spots by the water, perfect for a picnic, a play or simply relaxing, handy near Coolangatta and the Tweed. Its location makes it an easy and pleasant addition to a day out.
Parks have changing facilities and seasonal conditions, so check current details if you're planning around something specific. Otherwise it's a free, family-friendly spot to enjoy whenever the weather's good — bring sun protection and water, and take your time.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.6 from 192 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 81
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 69
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 0
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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