Wynnum Wading Pool Park playground upgrade
We are pleased to announce the final concept plan to upgrade the W. Poole playground next to the Whimsical Whale Park, of the Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum.
This project is part of Council’s commitment to enhancing and maintaining more than 2180 parks across the city which helps residents get outdoors and enjoy our city’s unique, sub-tropical lifestyle.
Summary
| Address | W. Poole playground at Wynnum Wading Pool Park, Wynnum Esplanade, Wynnum |
|---|---|
| Ward | Wynnum-Manly |
| Project outcomes | Upgrade existing playground to include repairs or replacing existing equipment as well as install new facilities. |
| Latest | Council has released a final concept plan. |
About the project
After undertaking community engagement, a thorough assessment of the playground area including equipment, the existing established heritage trees surrounding and conducting site investigations, Council has developed a final concept plan for playground upgrades that will meet the diverse needs of the community.
The upgrade proposes repairing or replacing old equipment (including spinners and rockers), as well as installing new equipment. The final concept plan includes the following new features:
- a new bridge structure providing an accessible link between existing play features
- beach cubby houses
- sand workshop play facilities
- new play spaces under existing boardwalk and bridges
- new boulders with carvings and artworks for tactile play and informal seating.
Based on community feedback, additional swings have been added to the final concept plan.
Download a copy of the final concept plan:
- Wynnum Wading Pool Park – W. Poole playground upgrade - final concept plan (PDF - 1.33Mb)
- Wynnum Wading Pool Park – W. Poole playground upgrade - final concept plan (Word - 2.8Mb)
We are committed to protecting the natural heritage values of the area, and the proposed works in the final concept plan will enable Council to retain the existing vegetation and trees.
Have your say
Council has now closed the community engagement phase of the project. Council would like to thank the community for taking time to provide their feedback on the draft improvement plan which has informed the final concept plan. Council will now plan for the delivery of this playground and features will be prioritised in line with the available budget.
Project timing
| October 2023 | Draft improvement plan released for community feedback. |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | Release of the final concept plan. |
| Early-Mid 2025 | Works expected to commence. |
| Mid 2025 | Works expected to be completed. |
More information
If you would like to find out more about the project, you can:
- phone Council on 07 3403 8888
- email the project team.