The newest Gold Coast park, located at SkyRidge, is nearing completion, featuring stunning coastal views and extraordinary play equipment.
Spanning over two hectares, Lorikeet Park will feature a huge 500-person amphitheatre and 180-step stair climb along with a range of other custom-designed facilities and play areas never seen before in Queensland.
Project Director Chris Alston from CRA Group said the park was the centrepiece of the community and would offer residents and visitors an unmatched outdoor experience.
“Lorikeet Park has been designed to provide a new outdoor destination for those young and young at heart with two play zones on offer featuring activities for all ages and a lookout location which is sure to become the new selfie spot for the city,” he said.
“One area is designed for thrills with spinning carousels, bouncy trampolines, and a doughnut-shaped multi-deck climbing tower and suspended rope agility trails, plus a double cable way flying fox and sky-high adventure tower overlooking the stunning coastline.
“The second area is for younger children with a Rainbow Lorikeet timber play sculpture, the first of its kind in Queensland, surrounded by Lorikeet springers, sand play, inclusive play panels and junior slides to complement the area and give little ones a sensory-rich place to explore.
“However, the standout will be the amphitheatre and stair climb, both of which are one-offs in a setting like this and give the community entertainment and fitness choices.”
The 500-person amphitheatre will provide a purpose-built facility for community events including live performances and movie nights, while the 180-step stair climb rises 30 metres and will deliver panoramic views of the Gold Coast from the top.
Lorikeet Park will also contain a fully fenced off-leash dog park, BBQ areas and picnic spots, fitness zones and kick-about spaces for all ages, a water play area, and continuing the SkyRidge tradition a new quirky art piece is being installed.
Mr Alston said the park is the second of many after the completion of Gumnut Park which will provide residents with a choice of green open space and play areas, once the development is complete.
“We are building a healthy new community around the lifestyle that has made SkyRidge one of Australia’s most desirable places to live,” Mr Alston said.
Lorikeet Park is expected to be completed and open in November this year.
