A new nature-inspired play space will swing into action tomorrow at the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum ahead of its centenary celebrations next year.
The upgraded playground has been designed to enhance the arboretums existing charm, with three unique play pods, botanic-themed play elements and nature-based interactive experiences.
Some of the unique play elements include:
- Hopping along the mushroom steppers and root beams
- Listening to the bird song panel
- Creating patterns with the kaleidoscope and octoscope
- Playing with the seed and water run
The Schrinner Council worked with two local businesses based at Sumner and Seventeen Mile Rocks to deliver this suburban project, which supported around 20 local jobs.
The playground is one of a series of upgrades to be completed in preparation for the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum’s centenary next year.
The anniversary improvement projects includes upgrades to the footpath network, installation of new wayfinding signage, additional fauna boxes for native wildlife and the replacement of the existing pontoon.
Sherwood Arboretum is one of Brisbane’s three Botanic Gardens, and Brisbane’s only Arboretum.
The Sherwood Arboretum began with 72 Queensland kauri pines in 1925 and is now home to more than 1000 trees.
This is one of many Brisbane parks receiving playground upgrades this financial year, including the Wynnum Wading Pool Park in Wynnum, Glindemann Park in Holland Park West and Macaranga Crescent Park in Carseldine.
The Schrinner Council maintains a network of 2180 parks, which play a key role in enhancing the city’s liveability.
For more information and to find local parks, visit Council’s website or call the Contact Centre on (07) 3403 8888.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner:
“Brisbane has an enviable lifestyle and our parks and playgrounds are a key part of this.
“The Sherwood Arboretum is one of Brisbane’s best kept secrets but this new playground is sure to draw families from right across Brisbane that are looking for more to see and do.
“As a father to four young kids, I understand the importance of a great playground and my kids would love the new nature play elements we’ve delivered as part of the upgrade.
“Parks and playgrounds offer hours of free fun for people of all ages, which is incredibly important as so many people face the challenges of rising living costs.
“We’re committed to continuing to invest in Brisbane’s parks because it’s an investment in making Brisbane’s suburbs even better places to live, work and relax.”
Family activities at the Sherwood Arboretum:
- Wander along a 150-metre boardwalk for birdwatching, river views, and close-up encounters with mangroves.
- Choose from scenic picnic spots including shady lawns, riverside vistas, and lakeside areas for a relaxing day out.
- Discover over 170 bird species that inhabit the area and learn about the diverse range of trees that serve as their homes.
- Stroll the central avenue lined by 72 majestic Queensland kauri pines first planted in 1925 and enjoy the distinctive and striking Bottle trees.
- Relax in the shade or play among the impressive roots and twisted trunks of the fig tree grove.
Explore Sherwood Arboretum and discover the iconic trees, including:
- the weird and wonderfully shaped Bottle Trees.
- the majestic River Red Gum.
- Trace the history through the avenue of historic Kauri Pines.
- Stand under the grand canopy of Figs in Fig Grove.
- Get up close with the mangrove collection along the riverside boardwalk.
- Stroll through the rainforest.
