Maintenance of our parks and open spaces

A Council crew member in a large mowing tractor.

We’re proud of the beautiful spaces that allow our communities to connect with nature, stay active and spend time outdoors.

We maintain over 5,500 hectares of green spaces across City of Moreton Bay.

Maintenance occurs every few weeks and includes:

  • mowing
  • garden maintenance
  • planting
  • mulching
  • litter removal
  • blowing and cleaning of hard surfaces.

Our crew and contractors work together to maintain Council parks, sports fields, reserves and road verges. They work hard to ensure these spaces are welcoming and ready for everyone to enjoy.

Mowing schedules

To keep our parks and open spaces looking their best, we follow a seasonal mowing schedule.

Grass grows faster in the warmer months, so mowing occurs more often in spring and summer and less frequently in autumn and winter.

Delays can occur after periods of rain when the ground is still wet. Mowing grass that is too wet can damage both the soil and the grass.

Heavy machinery, such as Council’s mowing equipment, also needs dry conditions to access and maintain our local parks safely.

Our crews assess conditions before starting work to prevent long-term damage. This may mean waiting until the ground is drier before mowing.

Thick wet grass can also take twice as long to cut. When this happens, we adjust our schedule until ground and weather conditions improve.

Wet season

Wet weather makes it difficult to safely mow our parks and open spaces. Summer often brings rain, heat and humidity. This creates ideal conditions for rapid grass and plant growth. As a result, sometimes green spaces can look untidy just days after they’ve been mowed.

Council will wait for the ground to dry before mowing again. Mowing while the ground is wet can:

  • cause ruts and damage to the park surface (our mowing machines weigh over 750 kilograms)
  • leave grass poorly cut and unevenly spread
  • put our staff and contractors at risk in unsafe conditions.

If our crews can’t safely access an area, they’ll install signage to inform the community. Maintenance will resume as soon as conditions allow safe access.

Dry season

When conditions are very dry, mowing can be less frequent. This is because:

  • grass becomes dormant under stress, turning brown until rain returns to revive it
  • mowing in dry, dusty environments can create unpleasant dust, impacting nearby residents and posing health and safety risks
  • frequent mowing in these conditions can create bare patches, making it harder for grass to regrow.

Dry conditions can also overlap with bushfire season. If there’s a critical fire risk, mowing equipment may add to the danger. When this occurs, mowing schedules may be adjusted until safe.

Reporting maintenance of parks and open spaces

If you see an overgrown park or open space, it’s usually the result of recent or ongoing weather conditions. Our crews are ready to return as soon as conditions allow.

Mowing requests are considered within our scheduled program. This helps us prioritise maintenance across the city.

If you notice long grass or weeds that are not being maintained, contact Council.

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