Gold Coast Public Park Playing Surfaces

Polygon data maps the precise locations of sports facilities like rugby fields and basketball courts on public land in the Gold Coast area. The dataset is provided by the City of Gold Coast local government authority. It was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Analyze the spatial distribution and density of specific playing surface types like 'Rugby Fields' across the city.
• Calculate service areas for public sports facilities using polygon geometries to assess community access.
• Integrate polygon data with demographic layers to identify potential gaps in sports infrastructure provision.
• Monitor changes in public land use for sports by comparing polygon extents and types over time.

Strengths

• Data is provided in multiple standard geospatial formats including GeoJSON, SHP, and KMZ for flexibility.
• Published under a permissive CC-BY-4.0 license allowing for broad reuse and adaptation.

Limitations

• The data provider explicitly notes it makes no warranties about accuracy, completeness, or suitability for decisions with legal/financial implications.
• The dataset scope is limited to the Gold Coast area, restricting broader geographical analysis.

Provenance

Source

City of Gold Coast local government.

Collection Method

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Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated in April 2026, indicating planned maintenance.

Geography

Gold Coast area, Australia.