Kids in Capalaba will be able to climb a tower modelled on an ancient Tallowwood, reach a tree-top nest and slide back down at IndigiScapes.
The First Step in a Bigger Plan
Work starts Tuesday, 6 October. According to Redland City Council, the playground is the first step in creating the 14.5-hectare Redlands Coast Eco Precinct. Once finished, the precinct will bring IndigiScapes, Myhorizon and RSPCA Queensland’s planned Wildlife Hospital together in one place. Acting Mayor Julie Talty said the aim is to give people more ways to learn about nature and help look after local wildlife. Division 7 Councillor Rowanne McKenzie said families can expect to use the new play features from mid-2027, weather and site conditions permitting.
Up the Tree, Down the Slide
The tower is the star of the design. It takes its look from the ancient Tallowwood tree already growing in the IndigiScapes grounds. Children will climb through it to a tree-top nest, wander through nature-study spaces and nets, then head back to the ground by slide. Toddlers get a cubby of their own. Councillor McKenzie said the layout gives children of different ages and abilities more ways to join in.
The tower is only one piece of the puzzle. The council’s list also takes in a flying fox, an adventure climbing system, a basket swing, a hammock and a rock scramble. Add a sandpit, an embankment slide and a small water-play area, and there is a lot packed into one space. A new accessible path from the nearby car park will make the play area easier to reach.
What Closes While Crew Works
Regular visitors will notice a few changes. The existing playground and some nearby pathways will close temporarily, and the Fairy Wren walking track and nearby toilets will be unavailable too. The IndigiScapes Discovery Centre remains open to visitors during construction. Councillor McKenzie pointed out that children can still use the microscopes and touch screens there, explore the learning areas and look out across the bushland.
What Locals are Saying
Early reaction online has been mostly upbeat. Some residents called the news exciting, others said the upgrade was long overdue, and a few added the site to their list of places to visit. One commenter said she had visited that day with her granddaughter and found it a lovely spot.
A few practical questions came up as well. Two commenters said the slide appears to be metal and worried it would get too hot in summer without shade. Another asked what the project will cost. Will shade be part of the plan? The council’s announcement did not address the slide’s material, shade or the cost.
Published Date 04-October-2026
