Graceville Riverside Parklands

Discover Brisbane’s riverside gateway to Oxley Creek

Graceville Riverside Parklands is a vibrant destination where nature, recreation, and community come together. Situated at the confluence of the Brisbane River and mouth of Oxley Creek, the parkland serves as a gateway to outdoor adventures – whether by bike, kayak, or on foot.

The Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan is transforming this beloved green space into a hub for water-based recreation, community events and nature play. With upgraded facilities and expanded greenspaces, the park will offer inclusive experiences for all ages and abilities. The revitalisation will also establish a key connection to the Oxley Creek Greenway, a 20-kilometre walking and cycling trail that will redefine how locals and visitors experience the Oxley Creek corridor.

Community vision and engagement

The Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan is part of Brisbane City Council’s long-term vision for the 20-kilometre Oxley Creek Corridor, as outlined in the Oxley Creek Transformation Master Plan. Within this framework, the Graceville–Tennyson Creek Gateway was identified as a key opportunity to better connect the local neighbourhood with the Brisbane River and Oxley Creek.

The Precinct Plan, finalised in 2022, was developed through extensive collaboration with local residents, stakeholders, and park users. More than 250 people attended the Community Ideas Day, and hundreds more contributed through an online survey. Their ideas and feedback helped shape the future of the parklands, influencing everything from recreational features to environmental priorities.

Community engagement has remained central throughout the planning process. In 2019, feedback gathered during the Community Ideas Day and online survey informed the draft Precinct Plan, which was released in November 2020. A five-week engagement program followed, receiving 773 surveys and 28 formal submissions. Key themes included balancing new facilities with open green space, improving walking and cycling connections, enhancing shade and habitat through native planting, and expanding opportunities for inclusive water-based recreation.

Download the Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan (PDF, 18MB)

Download the Community Engagement Summary Report (PDF, 299KB)

Stage 1: Community Infrastructure Revitalisation
(In progress)

The Graceville Riverside Parklands Community Infrastructure Revitalisation Project is the first stage in delivering the long-term vision outlined in the Graceville Riverside Parklands Precinct Plan.

Stage 1 will enhance the function, character, and identity of the park’s most valued features while establishing a welcoming gateway into the Oxley Creek corridor. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026, following revegetation works along the riparian edge in September 2025. These early works will improve biodiversity and bank stability.

Key upgrades include the transformation of the existing playground into a children’s nature play space with themed imaginative areas around the iconic boat structure. Picnic facilities will be upgraded with new furniture, electric barbecues, shelters, bike racks, drinking fountains, and accessible picnic settings. A new event-ready community lawn will be created, complete with water and power connections to support future gatherings and celebrations. Access throughout the park will be improved with upgraded footpaths and parking, ensuring better accessibility for all visitors. Native landscaping and revegetation will support local wildlife, enhance shade, and improve the park’s natural beauty. Additionally, a peaceful space will be created around the canoe sculpture, replacing nearby barbecues and tables with platform seating for quiet reflection.

Please note that all plans and images are indicative only and subject to further design, planning, and investigations.

This stage is jointly funded through a $1.47 million contribution from the Australian Government under the Thriving Suburbs Program, alongside funding from Brisbane Sustainability Agency as part of the Oxley Creek Transformation Project.

Future stages

Following the completion of Stage 1, future stages of the Graceville Riverside Parklands Revitalisation Project will continue to build on the vision outlined in the Precinct Plan. These next steps will focus on strengthening the park’s role as a gateway to Oxley Creek and enhancing its value as a community and environmental asset.

Future upgrades may include improved connections to the Brisbane River and the wider Oxley Creek corridor, with a focus on creating seamless links to The Green-way trail. Additional water-based recreation facilities could be introduced to support a broader range of activities, including expanded infrastructure for canoeing, kayaking, and sailing. There is also potential for further habitat restoration and native planting to support biodiversity and shade, as well as new spaces for cultural and community events.

As planning progresses, future stages will be shaped by ongoing community engagement, environmental assessments, and available funding. The long-term goal is to create a resilient, inclusive, and ecologically rich parkland that supports active lifestyles and celebrates the natural beauty of Brisbane’s riverside.