The Schrinner Council is moving ahead with the transformation of one of Brisbane’s most-loved riverside parks, with the major Mowbray Park upgrade set to go to market.
The heritage-listed 4.4-hectare Mowbray Park at East Brisbane will be revitalised with a new car park, village green, bandstand, lighting, croquet clubhouse, shared pathways, expanded playground and terraced amphitheatre.
Removal of the former bowls club was completed in late 2025, paving the way for the park’s transformation and building on the Schrinner Council’s flood-resilient upgrade of the Mowbray Park ferry terminal, completed in December 2024.
Surrounding suburbs have grown by up to 25 per cent over the past five years, increasing demand for quality parks and recreation opportunities in Brisbane’s inner east.
The tender to deliver the major park transformation is expected to be released to the open market on 7 October.
A preferred contractor will be determined early next year, with construction to follow.
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner
“With more parks and playgrounds per person than anywhere else in Australia, it’s easy to see why our city has been voted the best place to raise a family.
“Mowbray Park has been part of Brisbane’s story for more than a century and we’re excited to be moving ahead with the next chapter for this much-loved riverside destination.
“Investments like this are what make Brisbane better, creating great places for people to enjoy now while making sure our city gets even better as it grows.”
Quotes attributable to Deputy Mayor and Coorparoo Ward Councillor Fiona Cunningham
“I know how much Mowbray Park means to my community and locals will be thrilled to see this transformation moving closer to reality.
“This is about giving families and friends more reasons to get outdoors, catch up and enjoy one of the best spots in our local community.”
Quotes attributable to Environment, Parks and Sustainability Chair, Cr Tracy Davis
“Brisbane is Australia’s lifestyle capital and investing in great parks and public spaces like Mowbray Park is an important part of keeping it that way.
“We’ve already cleared the former bowls club site and our next big step is going to market to find the team that will help bring this transformation to life.”
