Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Stage 1

Brisbane Sustainability Agency, in partnership with Brisbane City Council, is delivering Stage 1 of the Graceville Riverside Parklands Revitalisation Project.

The project will upgrade this well-loved parkland at the meeting point of Oxley Creek and the Brisbane River. Improvements will enhance opportunities for play, picnicking and recreational access, while protecting and enriching the natural environment. The revitalisation will build on the park’s existing character and identity, creating an inviting gateway for community adventures into the broader Oxley Creek corridor.

About the project

As part of the Oxley Creek Transformation Master Plan, this project supports the Tennyson/Graceville – Creek Gateway, an important initiative aimed at strengthening community connections to the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek.

In 2022, the Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan was developed in collaboration with local residents, stakeholders and park users.
The ideas and feedback received from the community were used to set the vision for the parkland to enhance the park’s character as a gateway for adventures along Oxley Creek, a riverside recreation hub and a place that protects and enhances natural assets.

Stage 1 of the Graceville Riverside Parklands Revitalisation Project will deliver:

• A new children’s nature‑play space around the existing boat playground, providing more opportunities for nature‑based, inclusive play
• A new event-ready community lawn to support local clubs, community events and social gatherings
• Upgraded picnicking infrastructure, including new shelters, seating and electric barbecues
• A widened vegetation corridor along the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek to provide more shade, stabilise banks and improve habitat for wildlife.

These improvements will revitalise ageing park infrastructure, support Graceville’s role as a district‑scale park and create more accessible spaces for residents and visitors.

Stage 1 construction will include:

• Renovation of the existing boat play structure and amenities building
• Removal of the existing playground equipment and structures, selected picnic tables, wood‑fired barbecues and an older shelter
• Footpath upgrades and additional car parking bays to improve access
• Installation of new children’s playground structures, picnic settings, shelters, electric barbecues, bike racks, bins and water bubblers
• Landscaping works with new shade trees, shrubs and groundcovers
• Increasing the width of riparian vegetation through weed management and new native plantings.

Construction is currently scheduled to commence from April 2026, with works expected to be completed in late 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

Exact dates and staging will be confirmed in March 2026 and communicated to the community ahead of construction.

Community engagement to date

The Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan was developed with strong community input, including online surveys, a Community Ideas Day and targeted engagement with local groups and park users.
Feedback showed strong support for improving picnic and play facilities, strengthening connections to the river and creek and enhancing native vegetation and habitat.

Brisbane Sustainability Agency will continue to provide updates to local residents, community organisations and stakeholders as works progress.

Managing construction impacts

Temporary changes to park access, including partial closures of some paths, play areas and picnic facilities, will be required during construction.

Brisbane City Council and Brisbane Sustainability Agency will seek to minimise disruptions where possible, provide clear signage and maintain safe access around active work areas.

If you have any questions about the project, you can contact Brisbane Sustainability Agency at [email protected]

The Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Project – Stage 1, is jointly funded with a $1.47 million contribution from the Australian Government under the Thriving Suburbs Program and by Brisbane Sustainability Agency under the Oxley Creek Transformation Project.

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