Delivering ten times the fun at new park
Published 02 September 2026
- City of Moreton Bay is building a new park at Lawnton, 10 times bigger than the nearest public recreation space
- It will include a bicycle pump track, basketball key, rebound wall, climbing boulder, and accessible play tower and carousel
- Work on Akers Road Park is expected to be completed by June 2027, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances
Ten times the fun is coming to Lawnton, with City of Moreton Bay starting work on a new park catering to all ages and abilities, with a focus on adventure play.
The recreation space at 20-32 Akers Road will be 10 times bigger than nearby Allsop Park, meeting the needs of a growing community and providing a bicycle pump track, basketball key, rebound wall, climbing boulder, and accessible play tower and carousel.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery and Councillor Jim Moloney (Division 8) were joined on site today by State Member for Kurwongbah Shane King to celebrate the start of construction.
City of Moreton Bay secured the land for Akers Road Park several years ago to ensure the growing community had a suitable replacement for the ageing and undersized Allsop Park.
Mayor Peter Flannery said Akers Road Park would also include nature play areas under existing trees, picnic shelters with barbecues, amenities block, rain gardens for stormwater management, feature trees to provide shade, as well as bench seating, drinking fountains and bicycle racks.
“We know how important recreational spaces are to our community – they are places where people of all ages can get active, enjoy the outdoors and make memories,” Mayor Flannery said.
“Akers Road Park has been designed following extensive community consultation, incorporating elements that cater to all ages and abilities, while protecting the surrounding natural environment.
“Existing native trees have been retained and there will be areas of mass native planting that incorporate rain gardens for drainage, and provide a buffer for neighbouring properties.
“I’d like to thank the Queensland Government for partnering with us to deliver this project, providing $3.1 million in funding through its South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program (SEQCSP).”
State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley said the funding demonstrates the Crisafulli Government’s commitment to supporting Queensland communities and improving local liveability.
“We promised Queenslanders a better lifestyle and, in partnership with City of Moreton Bay, we have delivered that for the community with the Akers Road Park,” Ms Dooley said.
“The Crisafulli Government is proud to support council in creating safe, inclusive and accessible outdoor recreation spaces that bring families together to enjoy our beautiful Moreton Bay region.
“This new playground is a welcome upgrade for the community, and I look forward to seeing how this is utilised by families for years to come.”
Councillor Jim Moloney (Division 8) thanked residents for their input during community consultation late last year, which helped shape the final design.
“For me, the best parks are the ones that get people outside and moving, and that's exactly what we're creating here. Whether it's riding the pump track, climbing, playing basketball or finding a patch of grass to kick a footy around, there will be something here for people of all ages to enjoy,” Cr Moloney said.
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to provide feedback. The community's input helped refine the design and ensure we're delivering a park locals can be proud of.”
Work on Akers Road Park is expected to be completed by June 2027, subject to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances. Nearby Allsop Park will remain open during construction.