Lawnton’s growing community is set to gain more space for play, sport and outdoor recreation, with construction under way on Akers Road Park, a new facility 10 times larger than nearby Allsop Park.
More Recreation Options For Lawnton
The new park at 20–32 Akers Road is being developed as a replacement for the ageing and undersized Allsop Park, providing a substantially larger recreation space for the growing local community.
Its design brings together facilities for different ages, abilities and types of recreation within the one site. Plans include a bicycle pump track, basketball key, rebound wall and climbing boulder, expanding the options available for active outdoor use in Lawnton.
Accessibility is also incorporated into the play facilities, with an accessible play tower and carousel planned alongside nature play areas beneath existing trees.
For families and other park users spending longer periods at the site, the design includes picnic shelters with barbecues, an amenities block, bench seating and drinking fountains. Bicycle racks will also be provided.
Community Feedback Shapes Akers Road Park
Residents had an opportunity to help shape the new recreation space through community consultation, with feedback used to refine the final design of Akers Road Park.
The park will retain existing native trees while introducing areas of mass native planting. Rain gardens will form part of the drainage system, while planted areas will provide a buffer for neighbouring properties.
Feature trees are also planned to increase shade throughout the recreation space, adding to the mix of play, sporting, picnic and nature-based areas planned for the site.
City of Moreton Bay secured the Akers Road land several years ago to provide a suitable replacement for Allsop Park as the community continued to grow.
Existing Park Stays Available During Construction
Lawnton residents will not lose access to their existing nearby recreation space while the new park is being built, with Allsop Park remaining open throughout construction.
The project is receiving $3.1 million from the Queensland Government through the South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program.
Work on Akers Road Park is expected to be completed by June 2027, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Published 2-September-2026