Stockland has officially opened Boab Oasis Park in Nirimba, bringing an all-abilities playground and Aura’s first pump track to the growing masterplanned community.
Already home to more than 30 parks and playgrounds, Boab Oasis Park adds something entirely new, with five hectares of parkland designed for children and families of all ages and abilities, combining inclusive play spaces with a pump track suitable for riders of every skill level.
Stockland Development Director, Josh Sondergeld said community consultation played a central role in shaping the park’s design and ensuring it met the needs of local families.
“One of the clearest messages we heard was that families wanted a space where children of all abilities could play together, side by side, sharing the same experiences rather than playing separately,” he said.
“That feedback helped shape the park we see today and is at the heart of what makes Boab Oasis Park such a welcoming and inclusive space.
“Combined with Aura’s first pump track, the park offers something for everyone, whether that’s a child taking their first ride on a balance bike, a family spending time together outdoors or an experienced BMX rider looking to test their skills.”
Sam Burns, Associate Director at Urbis, the landscape architects behind the design of the park, said community feedback helped shape a design where inclusivity is woven throughout, rather than added as an afterthought.
“We wanted Boab Oasis Park to feel welcoming and exciting for the whole community,” Mr Burns said.
“From the play equipment and pathways to the sensory features and spaces to gather and connect, we’ve considered how people with different needs can experience and enjoy the park together.
“Seeing children and families share those experiences is what parks like this are all about.”
The playground’s inclusive design features a ramp-access play tower, with equipment such as the carousel, disc spinner, swings, roller slides, see-saws and sand digger selected to support different mobility and ability levels.
Sensory features including talk tubes, Colossus chimes, a sensory garden, and quiet retreat spaces offer children with diverse sensory needs opportunities to explore and play at their own pace, while the fully enclosed playground provides added peace of mind for families and carers.
The pump track includes dedicated beginner sections connected to more advanced riding areas, offering a smooth, flowing ride suitable for scooters, skateboards and BMX bikes.
Across the park, rubber softfall surfacing, wheelchair-accessible Takura mulch and 1.8-metre-wide pathways improve access for mobility-aid users, carers, and families with prams, while shaded seating, picnic areas and BBQ facilities provide spaces for families to spend time together with a front-row seat to the action.
Boab Oasis Park is located at 2 Boab Cct, Nirimba QLD 4551.
About Aura
Aura is Australia’s largest masterplanned community and is currently home to more than 16,000 residents. On completion, Aura is designed to have over 200 kilometres of walking paths and cycling veloways, connecting the community and encouraging residents to live active and healthy lifestyles. There are plans for a Central Park, a 120-hectare regional park, 10 sporting grounds as well as parks and playgrounds within 400m walking distance of every home, linking residential areas to local employment precincts, schools, the city centre and local neighbourhood retail centres.
