Project Profile
Flindersia Riverside Park
Where Nature, Story and Play Intertwine
Designed for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, Flindersia Riverside Park brings together inclusive play, natural landscapes and artistic expression in a welcoming and connected environment. With a strong focus on intergenerational interaction, it offers something for everyone—toddlers, teens, seniors, families and carers—making it a true “third place” for the Logan community.
Details
Location: Halcyon Way, Logan Reserve QLD
Opened: May 2024
Project Partners:
- Saunders Havill Group – Project Designer and Visionary
- Third Place Design – Playspace Design Specialist
- PARX – Equipment Fabrication and Professional Installation
- Stockland Halcyon – Developer and Equity Contributor
- Logan City Council – Asset Owner
- TLCC – Project Delivery Principal Contractor
Project Budget: $4.6 million
Project Overview
Part of Logan City Council’s “Future Open Space” initiative, Flindersia Riverside Park is a visionary five-hectare destination designed for a growing urban corridor. Nestled alongside the Logan River floodplain, the park was delivered through a public-private partnership and shaped by a design ethos that values culture, ecology and community connection.
Design Process
Flindersia Riverside Park was shaped through deep community consultation and a collaborative design process to develop play elements that responded to the natural environment and reflected the story of place.
At the centre of this contribution is the Fig Tree Trio Tower, a sculptural, climbable landmark inspired by the native fig trees of South-East Queensland, designed in collaboration with Nial Fraser, Landscape Architect. Originally conceived as a single tower, the concept evolved into a multi-tower experience, each linked by rope climbs, nets and organic forms that encourage physical challenge, imagination and social play.
Designed with multiple access points and varied levels of difficulty, the structure rewards children with a choice of thrilling slides and elevated zones to rest, observe and connect. With its soft colour palette and soaring natural form, the tower blends seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
“The entire playground was conceived as an evolutionary and educational journey.”
— Nial Fraser, Saunders Havill Group
The Finished Space
Flindersia Riverside Park unfolds as a continuous journey through landscape, story and play. A linked network of paths guide visitors through a series of distinct recreational zones—from quiet, reflective areas and sheltered picnic spots to high-energy play spaces and open lawns.
At the heart of the park, the Fig Tree Trio Tower offers a layered climbing experience that encourages exploration, movement and connection. The journey through the towers ends with a choice of descent—via a gentle open slide or a faster, twisting tube—creating a loop of challenge and reward that invites repeat play and builds confidence through self-directed adventure.
Surrounding the main tower are additional play experiences that support social connection and shared discovery. A multi-user basket swing and a high-speed zipline add excitement and movement, while a separate junior play area provides younger children with scaled-down challenges designed for early physical development and imaginative play.
Close by, a nature play zone invites unstructured exploration through Rustik Australian hardwood elements that echo the surrounding landscape. Across the park, wide accessible paths, shaded seating and sculptural elements—like the Flindersia-inspired seed pod benches and hand-carved butterfly totems—encourage visitors to explore at their own pace, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world.
Environmental Legacy and Community Impact
With strong ties to Country and climate, the park was raised above Q100 flood levels to ensure year-round use. Native planting supports biodiversity and climate resilience, while the use of natural materials, stormwater-sensitive design and layered vegetation connect the park to its riparian setting.
From seed-pod inspired seating to the evolving patina of timber posts, every element is a nod to place and time—encouraging people to see the beauty in the environment around them.
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