The Warrego river runs through Charleville a short walk to west of the town centre. There are levee banks on either side of the river, but no picnic area or facilities.
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Vortex guns are the remnants of failed attempt to make rain by altering the surrounding air pressure. They never worked, and a couple of them are on display in the park, with a few explanatory panels.
A short walk adjacent to the Visitor's Centre signposts various tree and timber types, outlining their uses to the indigenous and other communities.
An Astronomy Centre which has displays and interactive exhibits during the day. It has an evening outdoor telescope viewing through three powerful 12-inch Meade telescopes. Book ahead for the Observatory Session, and dress warmly as outback nights are very cold April to September. Join the guides on short talk about shooting and falling stars, the quirky and unusual planets, creating colours with Hubble. There is also a movie and seven hands-on displays.