Dorrington Park playground upgrade project
This community engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
Project update: September 2026, Final Concept Plan release
Brisbane City Council is creating more to see and do in a city that's clean and green by upgrading the Dorrington Park 'Enchanted Forest' playground in Ashgrove, and we can now share the final concept plan.
Delivering improvements to the playground is one of the ways Council is building an active and healthy city and responding to a growing and changing Brisbane.
The Dorrington Park Playground has been a wonder for families for almost 20 years and is due for renewal. This upgrade will bring the magic back to the Enchanted Forest with new themed play experiences designed to provide more opportunities for imaginative play and adventure.
We identified opportunities to refresh the existing playground and introduce new play spaces and experiences through a series of themed realms, outlined in the draft concept plan.
In October 2025, we asked the community for feedback on the draft concept plan through an online survey and two information kiosks held at Dorrington Park. Community feedback helped us understand what people value most about the playground and how it can continue to be a unique destination for local families. The community's feedback was considered alongside technical investigations and Council requirements to help shape the final concept plan for the playground upgrade.
This community engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
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Dorrington Park Playground Upgrade - Final Concept Plan
The final concept plan shows a long-term vision for the Dorrington Park 'Enchanted Forest' playground upgrade.
The Enchanted Gateway The Forest Troll The Enchanted Village The bespoke gateway entrances set the scene into the enchanted world of Dorrington Park, inviting children to choose their own forest playground adventure. A friendly troll welcomes visitors with a seed pod inspired by the surrounding leopard trees. Multi-level climbing play unit
The Sleepy Dragons Den
Nature-inspired grassed mounds
Tunnel for explorationThe Whispering Woods Mushroom Hollow Nature-based play elements Witches House play unit
Storybook carriage springer
Beehive cubby play space
Double bay swingsGiant mushroom cubby
Giant toadstool play features
Garden-themed play spaces
Natural landscapeGiant caterpillar
Giant lady beetle
Giant tomatoes, pumpkins and watermelons
Bluestone steppers
Discovery trailsFeatures in the final concept plan include:
- Three enchanted forest-themed play zones:
- The Enchanted Village with multi-level climbing play unit
- The Whispering Woods with Witches House
- Mushroom Hollow with giant toadstools and a mushroom cubby.
- Unique themed play experiences, including the Enchanted Gateway entrance, friendly Forest Troll, The Sleepy Dragons Den with a baby dragon and eggs, plus other storybook-inspired features.
- Discovery trails, cubby houses, grassed seating mounds and nature-based play elements that encourage imaginative play, exploration and adventure.
- New climbing, balancing, sensory and active play equipment designed to support children of different ages and abilities.
- Double bay swings and dedicated play areas for both younger and older children.
- Accessible pathways to make it easier to move through the playground for people with prams, scooters and mobility needs.
- Upgraded playground surfaces and a more open layout with improved sightlines for easier supervision.
- Additional shaded seating, picnic table, and chairs and gathering spaces for families and carers.
- Retention of mature trees and four new trees to keep the natural character that makes the Enchanted Forest playground so special.
All features shown in the final concept plan are subject to detailed design, site planning, environmental considerations and future budget availability.
This community engagement has now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
- Three enchanted forest-themed play zones:
