A new nature-inspired play space swings into action at the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum, Brisbane.
The upgraded playground has been designed to enhance Sherwood Arboretum’s existing charm. It features three unique play pods, botanic-themed play elements and nature-based interactive experiences.
Some of the unique play elements at Sherwood Arboretum include:
- Hopping along the mushroom steppers and root beams
- Listening to the bird song panel
- Creating patterns with the kaleidoscope and otoscope
- Playing with the seed and water run
The new playground at Sherwood Arboretum
The playground is one of a series of upgrades to be completed in preparation for the centenary of the heritage-listed Sherwood Arboretum next year.
The anniversary improvement projects include upgrading the footpath network, installing new wayfinding signage, adding additional fauna boxes for native wildlife and replacing the existing pontoon.
Sherwood Arboretum is one of Brisbane’s three Botanic Gardens and Brisbane’s only Arboretum.
The Sherwood Arboretum began with 72 Queensland kauri pines in 1925 and is now home to more than 1000 trees.
This is one of many Brisbane parks receiving playground upgrades this financial year, including the Wynnum Wading Pool Park in Wynnum, Glindemann Park in Holland Park West and Macaranga Crescent Park in Carseldine.
Family activities at the Sherwood Arboretum
- Wander along a 150-metre boardwalk for birdwatching, river views, and close-up encounters with mangroves.
- Choose from scenic picnic spots including shady lawns, riverside vistas, and lakeside areas for a relaxing day out.
- Discover over 170 bird species that inhabit the area and learn about the diverse range of trees that serve as their homes.
- Stroll the central avenue lined by 72 majestic Queensland kauri pines first planted in 1925 and enjoy the distinctive and striking Bottle trees.
- Relax in the shade or play among the impressive roots and twisted trunks of the fig tree grove.
- Explore Sherwood Arboretum and discover the iconic trees, including:
- the weird and wonderfully shaped Bottle Trees.
- the majestic River Red Gum.
- Trace the history through the avenue of historic Kauri Pines.
- Stand under the grand canopy of Figs in Fig Grove.
- Get up close with the mangrove collection along the riverside boardwalk.
- Stroll through the rainforest.
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