Several parks across Brisbane will remain partly closed into April as upgrade works continue on playgrounds, courts and community facilities, according to Brisbane City Council.
The works form part of a rolling program of minor park upgrades across multiple suburbs, with construction timelines dependent on weather conditions. While some projects began earlier in the year, a number will continue through April and beyond, affecting access to key public spaces used by families and local residents.
Closures spread across multiple suburbs
Parks in areas including Brookfield, Bulimba, Coorparoo and Morningside are among those impacted, with playgrounds temporarily closed while new equipment, surfacing and shade structures are installed.
At Brookfield Reserve, a full playground replacement and new pathway are underway, with works expected to run until late April. Similar upgrades are taking place at Bulimba Memorial Park and Wills Street Park in Coorparoo, where play equipment is being improved and surrounding areas upgraded.
In Morningside, Jeremiah O’Toole Park is also undergoing a playground upgrade, including new equipment and surfacing, with closures expected to last until the end of April.
These works are aimed at improving safety and usability, with older infrastructure being replaced and modern features added.
Community facilities also affected
Beyond playgrounds, several parks are seeing upgrades to courts, picnic areas and general amenities.
At Philip Vaughan Park in Carseldine, basketball and netball courts are being resurfaced and repainted, with additional line markings for pickleball included in the upgrade. The courts are scheduled to be closed for part of April.
Picnic areas are also being improved in suburbs such as Doolandella and Kuraby, where new shelters, seating and pathways are being installed. These works have led to temporary closures of affected areas while construction is underway.
In Rocklea, vegetation maintenance and clean-up works are scheduled throughout April, with access restricted in work zones as crews remove weeds and address illegal dumping.
Longer projects extend beyond April
Some upgrades will continue well beyond April. At New Farm Park, decking around the playground is being replaced in a project expected to run until mid-June. Meanwhile, new picnic shelter facilities at Bill Brown Sports Reserve in Taigum are scheduled for May to early June.
Other works, including fencing and pathway installations in suburbs like Runcorn and The Gap, are expected to conclude in early April.
| Suburb | Park | Project | Details | Impacts | Duration |
| Brisbane City | Mooney Memorial, Fountain Reserve | Memorial restoration | Cleaning and restoring the memorial. | Work area closed | 17 March to 17 April 2026 |
| Brookfield | Brookfield Reserve | Playground upgrade | Replacing old playground with new and installing a new pathway. | Playground closed | 23 February to 20 April 2026 |
| Bulimba | Bulimba Memorial Park | Playground upgrade | Upgrading play equipment, installing shade structure and fencing. | Playground closed | 16 March to 17 April 2026 |
| Carseldine | Philip Vaughan Park | Basketball/netball court upgrade | Resurfacing courts and adding pickleball line markings. | Courts closed | 7 to 24 April 2026 |
| Coorparoo | Wills Street Park | Playground upgrade | Renovating play fort, new equipment, surfacing and landscaping. | Playground closed | 16 March to 30 April 2026 |
| Doolandella | Redhead Street Park | Picnic facility upgrade | New shelter, picnic settings, pathway, tap, bin and gates. | Work area closed | 16 March to 30 April 2026 |
| Kuraby | Svoboda Park | Picnic facility upgrade | New picnic shelter and seating. | Picnic area closed | 16 March to 10 April 2026 |
| Morningside | Jeremiah O’Toole Park | Playground upgrade | New play equipment, shade sail and surfacing. | Playground closed | 16 March to 30 April 2026 |
| New Farm | New Farm Park | Decking upgrade | Replacing decking around playground. | Work area closed | 27 January to 19 June 2026 |
| Rocklea | Dollis Street Park | Vegetation maintenance | Removing dumping, long grass and weeds. | Work area closed | 1 to 24 April 2026 |
| Runcorn | Bonemill Road Park | Fencing upgrade | Replacing log rails with recycled plastic bollards. | Work area closed | 23 March to 3 April 2026 |
| Taigum | Bill Brown Sports Reserve (Hidden World playground) | Picnic shelter facility upgrade | Installing 2 new picnic shelters with seating. | Picnic area closed | 11 May to 5 June 2026 |
| The Gap | Wittonga Park | Pathway installation | Installing new path and turfing. | Work area closed | 23 March to 3 April 2026 |
Balancing disruption with improvements
While the temporary closures may affect daily routines for park users, the council’s program reflects ongoing maintenance and renewal of public spaces across the city.
The upgrades focus on replacing ageing infrastructure, improving accessibility and adding new features that support a wider range of activities. Once completed, the improved facilities are expected to provide safer and more functional spaces for residents.
Construction schedules may change depending on weather and site conditions, and residents are encouraged to check for updates when planning visits to affected parks.
Published 30-March-2026
