What’s Happening?
A new nature-inspired playground is set to take shape at IndigiScapes as part of the wider Redlands Coast Eco Precinct at Capalaba.
The play area will feature elements inspired by local flora and fauna. These include a huge blue tongue lizard and a climbing tower replicating one of the city’s Tallowwood Trees.
The playground will form part of the new Eco Precinct, which will also include the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital.
Why It Matters
Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the renewed space would provide all-abilities play experiences for the community.
“The new play space will make IndigiScapes an even better place for families to spend the day, explore the natural environment and enjoy activities together.
“The play space is the first step in creating the 14.5-hectare Redlands Coast Eco Precinct at Capalaba, where people will be able to learn about the environment, connect with nature and support the care of local wildlife.”
The new playground aims to give families more opportunities to play and explore the natural environment at IndigiScapes.
Local Impact
Construction will temporarily close the existing playground and some nearby pathways. The Fairy Wren walking track and nearby toilets will also be unavailable while crews carry out the work.
However, families can continue visiting the IndigiScapes Discovery Centre during construction. Children can use microscopes and touch screens, explore the learning areas and look out across the bushland.
Division 7 Councillor Rowanne McKenzie said the design would provide more ways for children of different ages and abilities to participate.
“This will be a place where families can play, explore and spend time in nature,” she said.
“The design gives children of different ages and abilities more ways to join in and enjoy the area.”
By The Numbers
- 14.5 hectares will make up the Redlands Coast Eco Precinct at Capalaba.
- 6 October is when work on the new IndigiScapes play space will begin.
- Mid-2027 is when families could begin enjoying the new play features, weather and site conditions permitting.
Zoom In
The new playground will offer several nature-inspired features and different types of play.
It will include a flying fox, adventure climbing system, basket swing and small water play area. A sandpit, embankment slide, hammock and rock scramble will also feature in the design.
Children will be able to climb through the Tallowwood Tree tower to a tree-top nest. They can also explore nature-study spaces and nets or return to ground level by slide. Younger children will have their own toddler cubby.
A new accessible path from the nearby car park will also improve access to the play space and amenities.
Zoom Out
The playground is part of the wider Redlands Coast Eco Precinct planned for Capalaba.
The precinct will bring IndigiScapes, Myhorizon and RSPCA Queensland’s planned Wildlife Hospital together in one place.
Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the wider project would create new opportunities for environmental learning and wildlife protection.
“It will bring IndigiScapes, Myhorizon and RSPCA Queensland’s planned Wildlife Hospital together in one place, creating new opportunities for people to learn about nature and help protect local wildlife.”
What To Look For Next?
Work on the new IndigiScapes play space will begin on Tuesday, 6 October.
The existing playground and some nearby pathways will temporarily close during construction. The Fairy Wren walking track and nearby toilets will also be unavailable while the work is carried out.
Families can continue visiting the IndigiScapes Discovery Centre during construction.
