Brisbane kids will soon have even more sun-safe places to play, with Killarney Street Park in Forest Lake among the final playgrounds to receive new shade sails.
The Brisbane City Council is in the final stages of its three-year program to install shade at 150 playgrounds, protecting young children from the harsh Australian sun.
Protecting Kids from the Sun
The council’s “Sun Safe Suburban Playgrounds” program is a major initiative to create cooler and safer play spaces for children. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said that as a father of four, he understands how important it is to shield children from harmful UV rays. He added that these upgrades will allow kids to play outdoors for longer while staying protected.
Since 2022, the program has already installed shade sails at 116 playgrounds, with the remaining 34, including Killarney Street Park, scheduled for completion by the end of June 2025.
Community Benefits
Councillor Fiona Cunningham stated that playgrounds are vital hubs for fun and imagination in local communities. She noted that the council is dedicated to improving these spaces for younger residents. The shade sails are designed to cover the entire play area, providing relief from the heat during the hottest parts of the day. The council believes these upgrades will make local parks more accessible and comfortable for families.
Ongoing Investment
Photo Credit: Kids on the Coast
The council has invested significantly in this program as part of its commitment to enhancing Brisbane’s lifestyle. The Lord Mayor said this investment is a key part of their ongoing efforts to improve public spaces in suburban areas. The council has also indicated that they will continue to add shade to more playgrounds in the future as part of their regular budget planning.
Playgrounds scheduled to receive shade over the next 6 months
| Park Name | Suburb |
| Borage Place Park | Calamvale |
| Sunflower Crescent Park | Calamvale |
| Bowie’s Flat Park | Camp Hill |
| Nell Jones OAM Park | Sandgate |
| Victor Grenning Park | Zillmere |
| Barramundi Street Park | Manly West |
| Ferguson Park (Enoggera) | Enoggera |
| John French Memorial Park | Gaythorne |
| Desoto Place Park | Forest Lake |
| Killarney Street Park | Forest Lake |
| Tollana Place Park | Inala |
| Wallaroo Way Community Park | Doolandella |
| Jamboree Lions Community Park | Middle Park |
| Newcomb Park | River Hills |
| Allara Place Park | Eight Mile Plains |
| Wallaby Parade Park | Rochedale |
| Gum Nut Nook | Mcdowall |
| Laurina Crescent | Mcdowall |
| Antrim Street Park | Acacia Ridge |
| C.A.O Sullivan Park | Acacia Ridge |
| Norma Croker Park | Acacia Ridge |
| Vic Lucas Park | Bulimba |
| Albert Bishop Park | Nundah |
| Warburton Park | Virginia |
| Rasey Park | Herston |
| Sceptre Row Park | Bardon |
| Mirbelia Street Park | Kenmore Hills |
| Nankoor Street Park (No.9) | Chapel Hill |
| Platypus Park | Mount Crosby |
| Sherwood Arboretum | Sherwood |
| Free Street Park | Newmarket |
| Corramulling Park | The Gap |
| Bellevue Terrace Park | St Lucia |
| Fig Tree Common Park | Fig Tree Pocket |
Along with Killarney Street Park, other playgrounds included in this final phase of the project are Perkins Street Playground at Nell Jones OAM Park in Sandgate, Gum Nut Nook Playground and Laurina Crescent Playground in McDowall, Warburton Park Playground in Virginia, Biran Street Playground at Bowie’s Flat Park in Camp Hill, and Barramundi Street Playground in Manly West. The council confirmed that works are now commencing at all these locations.
Published Date 06-Feb-2025
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