Consultation for the development of several local Brisbane parks is now open as Brisbane Council aims to create more places to play in the suburbs.
After receiving more than 200 responses during the Carindale Recreation Reserve masterplan survey earlier this year, residents can now have their say on the draft plan, which includes:
- A major upgrade to the space-themed playground
- New picnic facilities and barbecues
- Multi-use riding tracks
- Fitness equipment
- Additional parking and more
The upgrades at Carindale Recreation Reserve are inspired by destination parks like Grinstead Park in Alderley and Colmslie Beach Reserve and will add to the Schrinner Council’s record of delivering major park upgrades like Bradbury and Hanlon parks.
Community consultation for several other parks has also opened this week, giving residents the chance to help shape the designs for:
- Abbeville Street Park, Upper Mount Gravatt – investigating a playground upgrade and more shade coverage
- Keating Park, Indooroopilly – asking for feedback on new additions to enhance this well-connected pocket
- 7th Brigade Park, Chermside – seeking feedback on new informal sporting spaces and off-road cycling amenities
- Wittonga Park, The Gap – consulting the community on upgraded play equipment, picnic facilities and car park improvements
Concept plans were also recently released for Pallara and Ellen Grove district sports parks, adding to the more than 14 hectares of land transformed into sport and recreation destinations since 2019.
Carindale Recreation Reserve draft concept plan
Development plans for Brisbane park 7th Brigade Park
Development plans for Brisbane parks include Wittonga Park
Each project will be guided by community feedback to ensure the final designs reflect what locals want most in their neighbourhood parks.
More than 80% of the Schrinner Council’s budget continues to be invested in the suburbs, delivering real benefits for residents and making Brisbane an even better place to live, work and relax.
To see the concept plans for the Brisbane parks with potential redevelopment and have your say, visit Council’s website.
“Our city’s parks and open spaces have helped shape Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital,” said Chair for Environment, Parks and Sustainability Tracy Davis.
“These upgrades are about giving residents more to see and do, right on their doorstep.
“We’ve seen residents fall in love with the upgrades in Grinstead Park in Alderley or Colmslie Beach Reserve and we’re excited to bring that kind of creativity to the Carindale Recreation Reserve.
“By investing in our parks and playgrounds, we’re creating spaces where families, friends, and neighbours can connect and enjoy everything that makes Brisbane such a great place to call home.”
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