Clever projects make parks more popular
An unprecedented program of parks development and upgrades will continue into next year under funding in the 2023/24 Budget.
The works reflect innovation and safety in design while also incorporating features to ensure hands-on engagement and increased accessibility.
Popular features in many upgrade plans include basketball half-courts, ninja fitness courses, adventure playgrounds, flying foxes, dry creek beds, nature play areas, swings and slides.
Barbecues, picnic shelters and water bubblers are also being installed, while new dog off-leash areas and additional dog waste bins are planned.
The City of Logan is home to more than 960 parks and reserves.
An $18 million development program is currently underway, up from a $10 million delivery the previous financial year.
The 2023/24 Budget allocates $63 million for management and maintenance of all our parks and reserves over the next 12 months.
Many park upgrades are also supported by Councillors through divisional Local Infrastructure Program funding. Works under the City Beautification Program also will be rolled out soon.
Big projects in the pipeline include:
› Alexander Clark Park (Loganholme): The playground and water play area will be upgraded with a play tower, flying fox, basketball and volleyball courts. Stage 2 includes new toilets and additional parking.
› Waterford West Park: Works are expected to start this financial year on what will be one of the biggest parks developments in the city in more than a decade. Features include a water play area and recreation hub along with barbecue and picnic facilities.
› Riverdale Park (Meadowbrook): Upgrades include replacement of the playground and exercise equipment along with new picnic shelters and barbecue facilities.
› Eridani Park (Kingston): The existing playground is being upgraded with a nature play area and dry creek bed. Other enhancements include a fitness station, bike skills track, flying fox, takraw, volleyball and handball courts and new shelters and seating.
› Flindersia Park (Logan Reserve): This new park includes a playground, flying fox, basketball half-court, picnic shelters, barbecues and toilets.
Other park upgrades, planned or underway, include:
› Springwood Park: New ring road is being built with additional lighting and parking.
› Mabel Park (Slacks Creek): New features include a play tower, shade sails, nature play elements, bike skills track, fitness station, seating, shelters and an upgraded dog off-leash area.
› Boronia Park (Boronia Heights): A new nature-inspired play area will be created. The masterplan is being finalised.
› Doug Larsen Park (Beenleigh): The existing play areas will be updated. The masterplan is being finalised.
Playground upgrades are also planned for KJ Asling Reserve (Windaroo); Woodlands District Park (Waterford); Wearing Park (Munruben) and Crystal Brook Park (New Beith) while the car park at Rotary Park (Jimboomba) will be upgraded.
Find your local parks and community gardens on the Logan City Council website.
