A new district park in Bray Park is close to completion, bringing expanded recreational facilities and green spaces for the community.
Background / Context
The redevelopment of John Bray Park on Walsham Street has been in planning for around two decades. Construction commenced in 2024, with completion now forecast for October 2025, weather permitting.
Project Overview
The $3.4 million project is transforming the site into a district-level park with a wide range of facilities. Key features include an all-ages, nature-inspired playground, a multi-sport court suitable for basketball and futsal, courts for pickleball and badminton, gym equipment, picnic shelters, and an amenities block with accessible and ambulant stalls.
Additional elements include misting water play, a wet/dry creek bed, open space for casual ball games, car parking, and a footpath linking the park to Bray Park train station and Strathpine Centre.
More than 100 trees were initially planted, with an expanded replanting program adding a further 100 trees and over 2,500 predominantly native shrubs and groundcovers. Many of these plantings are koala food trees.
Community Input and Design Changes
Community consultation in 2021 led to key design revisions. The amenities block was repositioned centrally, about 90 metres from the nearest residence, while the multi-purpose court was set over 50 metres away near established trees. The playground was located among existing trees to maximise natural shade and reinforce the nature-based design.
Construction and Access
Construction is carried out Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. For safety, access to parts of the site is limited, although John Bray Park remains open to the public during works. Residents can register online to receive weekly updates on construction progress.
What’s Next
With the project due for completion in October 2025, the upgraded district park is set to provide long-term recreational, sporting, and community benefits for Bray Park.
Published 1-Sep-2025
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