Riverside Green Open Space Renewal

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PROJECT UPDATE (DECEMBER 2023) - Riverside Green Park

Thank you for your participation in the public consultation, held between 7 March to 5 April 2022, regarding the Riverside Green Open Space Renewal in Douglas.

The improvements for the park, aim to respond to current site issues, enhance the overall function & usability of the park, revitalise park amenities and facilities and look to meet the needs of the community.

Riverside Green has been identified as a “District Recreation Park” aligned to Townsville City Council’s open space hierarchy. Council has developed a Draft Staging Plan for Riverside Green that will be used to guide the development of improvements for the park.

A draft Landscape Concept Plan of Stage 1A and Stage 2A has been developed to show the proposed layout, play equipment and picnic area. 3D visualisations of the small dog off-leash area are also available to view – located on the right side of the page.

It is advised Council has committed funds in the current financial year to complete Stage 1 works identified in the Draft Staging Plan. These works include:

  • Playground Upgrade – Senior Play Area (Stage 1A): Large senior play tower with slides, large climbing obstacle, basket swing, 5-way swing with inclusive seat, and shade sails and rubber Softfall
  • BBQ Shelter and Picnic Settings (Stage 1A): Large shelter with lighting, dual plate barbeque and picnic settings
  • Relocated Small Dog off-leash Area (Stage 1B): New shelters and seating.

Council will notify the community as future stages are due to commence. These stages will include:

  • Playground Upgrade – Junior Play Area (Stage 2A): Toddler play structure with slide, swings, rocker, spinner, musical chimes and shade sail. Connecting pathways. Additional shelter with lighting and picnic settings
  • Existing Playground Transformed (Stage 2B): The location of the existing playground will be converted into a picnic area with seating and landscaping
  • Toilet Facilities (Stage 2C): New toilet facilities (able to be programmed to lock at night), connecting pathways and shade tree planting
  • Sport Courts & Carpark (Stage 3): Tennis court with perimeter fencing, basketball court with interchangeable hoops for both basketball and netball play, lighting, carpark, connecting pathways, U9 soccer goals and kick-a-bout space, shade tree planning.



INITIAL CONSULTATION (MARCH 2022) - Riverside Green & Thuringowa Park Open Space Renewal


Townsville City Council is committed to providing parks, sporting fields and recreation areas with facilities that promote and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our city. To deliver on this commitment, Council plans to renew the open space and community facilities at the below locations:

  • Riverside Green Park – Freshwater Drive, Douglas
  • Thuringowa Park – Kern Brothers Drive, Kirwan.

Why are these renewal projects necessary?

  • To improve recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy
  • To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle
  • To increase inclusive community facilities within the suburbs.

Community Feedback Sought
Council would like to know what facilities you use at these parks and what improvements to the existing facilities you would like to see.

Please keep in mind that Council will allocate a budget for each park that is based on location, size, accessibility, facilities, and proximity to other parks in the neighbourhood.


How can you get involved?
Council invites you to have your say on these projects. Your feedback will contribute to renewing these open spaces and guide decision making for future planning.


Have Your Say
A Have Your Say survey will be open for public participation from Monday, 7 March to Tuesday, 5 April 2022.

PROJECT UPDATE (DECEMBER 2023) - Riverside Green Park

Thank you for your participation in the public consultation, held between 7 March to 5 April 2022, regarding the Riverside Green Open Space Renewal in Douglas.

The improvements for the park, aim to respond to current site issues, enhance the overall function & usability of the park, revitalise park amenities and facilities and look to meet the needs of the community.

Riverside Green has been identified as a “District Recreation Park” aligned to Townsville City Council’s open space hierarchy. Council has developed a Draft Staging Plan for Riverside Green that will be used to guide the development of improvements for the park.

A draft Landscape Concept Plan of Stage 1A and Stage 2A has been developed to show the proposed layout, play equipment and picnic area. 3D visualisations of the small dog off-leash area are also available to view – located on the right side of the page.

It is advised Council has committed funds in the current financial year to complete Stage 1 works identified in the Draft Staging Plan. These works include:

  • Playground Upgrade – Senior Play Area (Stage 1A): Large senior play tower with slides, large climbing obstacle, basket swing, 5-way swing with inclusive seat, and shade sails and rubber Softfall
  • BBQ Shelter and Picnic Settings (Stage 1A): Large shelter with lighting, dual plate barbeque and picnic settings
  • Relocated Small Dog off-leash Area (Stage 1B): New shelters and seating.

Council will notify the community as future stages are due to commence. These stages will include:

  • Playground Upgrade – Junior Play Area (Stage 2A): Toddler play structure with slide, swings, rocker, spinner, musical chimes and shade sail. Connecting pathways. Additional shelter with lighting and picnic settings
  • Existing Playground Transformed (Stage 2B): The location of the existing playground will be converted into a picnic area with seating and landscaping
  • Toilet Facilities (Stage 2C): New toilet facilities (able to be programmed to lock at night), connecting pathways and shade tree planting
  • Sport Courts & Carpark (Stage 3): Tennis court with perimeter fencing, basketball court with interchangeable hoops for both basketball and netball play, lighting, carpark, connecting pathways, U9 soccer goals and kick-a-bout space, shade tree planning.



INITIAL CONSULTATION (MARCH 2022) - Riverside Green & Thuringowa Park Open Space Renewal


Townsville City Council is committed to providing parks, sporting fields and recreation areas with facilities that promote and contribute to the health and wellbeing of our city. To deliver on this commitment, Council plans to renew the open space and community facilities at the below locations:

  • Riverside Green Park – Freshwater Drive, Douglas
  • Thuringowa Park – Kern Brothers Drive, Kirwan.

Why are these renewal projects necessary?

  • To improve recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to enjoy
  • To encourage an active and healthy lifestyle
  • To increase inclusive community facilities within the suburbs.

Community Feedback Sought
Council would like to know what facilities you use at these parks and what improvements to the existing facilities you would like to see.

Please keep in mind that Council will allocate a budget for each park that is based on location, size, accessibility, facilities, and proximity to other parks in the neighbourhood.


How can you get involved?
Council invites you to have your say on these projects. Your feedback will contribute to renewing these open spaces and guide decision making for future planning.


Have Your Say
A Have Your Say survey will be open for public participation from Monday, 7 March to Tuesday, 5 April 2022.

Page published: 12 Dec 2023, 10:18 AM