The first two stages of upgrades at Loganholme’s nature-themed Alexander Clark Park are complete after months of work.
There will be more upgrades to come, with a total project budget totalling over $6 million.
“There is so much inspiration that will stimulate young imaginations while also educating them about the environment,” local councillor Miriam Stemp said.
“In addition to that, there’s something for everyone of all ages and abilities that will ensure a visit to Alexander Clark Park is a fun family day out.”
The park now features a giant koala climbing tower and slide at its centrepiece, as well as sculptures of a platypus, a baby koala and a glossy black cockatoo.
There is a big timber swing, flying fox, an inground trampoline, log steppers, a refurbished swing, an all-abilities spinner and a hammock.
The pre-existing water play area received a makeover with new misting totems, hand pumps, cloud stones, shade sails and a water channel that winds through boulders and sand-blasted images of water creatures.
Cr Stemp said the park’s theme complemented the surrounding area, which contains Moreton Bay figs, koala habitats and natural bushland flanked by the Logan River.
Logan’s mayor Darren Power said council was trying to preserve the history of the area.
“The Clark family has been prominent in Logan for nearly 100 years, and still are, and it is fitting that the upgrade works will include a tribute to the park’s history,” Councillor Power said.
Alexander Clark was a former Albert Shire Councillor, whose family dairy farm was established in 1930 and included the current park site.
He died in 1974 and is buried at the Beenleigh Cemetery.
His son Reg, and his wife Yvonne, founded what is now Clark‘s Logan City Bus Service.
Other future staged works at Alexander Clark Park include:
- A new sealed car park including disabled spaces and a bus parking space
- Replacement of the existing toilets with new facilities
- Park signage incorporating Braille and Auslan
- An upgrade to the park entrance
- Wildlife boxes throughout the park
- A tribute to the park’s history
