Brisbane families will soon have more reasons to enjoy the city’s riverside lifestyle, with a major upgrade underway at Graceville Riverside Parklands.
A new nature play space, upgraded picnic areas and a flexible community event lawn are coming to the popular precinct.
Brisbane City Council is partnering with Brisbane Sustainability Agency and the Federal Government to deliver Stage 1 of the revitalisation project.
Located where the Brisbane River meets Oxley Creek, the refreshed parklands will strengthen Brisbane’s reputation as Australia’s lifestyle capital with more spaces for recreation and relaxation.
“Brisbane’s parks are designed for kids to run, climb, explore and enjoy the outdoors close to home,” said Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner.
“With more parks and playgrounds per person than anywhere else in Australia, it’s easy to see why our city was recently voted the best place to raise a family.
“The major Graceville parklands transformation will create yet another fantastic destination for families, community events and riverside recreation.”
Stage 1 works, expected to be completed by late 2026, include:
- A new children’s nature play space inspired by the river and creek environment
- An upgraded community lawn for local events, gatherings and recreation
- New picnic shelters, seating and electric barbecues
- More than 6,000 native plants to strengthen riverbank stability and improve wildlife habitat.
Future stages will deliver a new water activity hub with improved facilities for water-based sport and recreation, including accessible amenities, storage, viewing areas and washdown facilities.
The project forms part of the broader Oxley Creek Transformation, a 20-year initiative transforming the corridor from the Brisbane River to Larapinta into a world-class lifestyle and environmental destination.
The wider Oxley Creek corridor project includes:
- Graceville Riverside Parklands
- Archerfield Wetlands Parkland
- Oxley Creek Common
- Warril Parkland
- The Greenway
- Glider Forest
- Oxley Creek Corridor Restoration
Stage 1 is jointly funded by an Australian Government Thriving Suburbs contribution and Brisbane Sustainability Agency’s Oxley Creek Transformation Project.
“We’re excited to partner with Council to deliver the first stage of this important community project,” said Brisbane Sustainability Agency CEO, Tracy Melenewycz.
“These upgrades will create more opportunities for people to enjoy the river and creek environment while improving the health and resilience of the corridor for future generations.”
