Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a draft concept plan for future improvements to Wilkins Park, Pacific Paradise and sought community input to help shape the plan.

We heard from our community that Wilkins Park needs some love and hearing from local community members was the first step in developing a concept plan that will help shape future improvements. While no funding is currently allocated for construction, this plan will help guide potential future investment and staged improvements over time.

Your input will help ensure the park meets the needs of the local community, creating a welcoming and enjoyable space for all.

We invited you to share your thoughts by having your say before Friday, 28 March 2025.

We wanted to hear from you, between Monday, 3 March and 5pm Friday, 28 March 2025, there were several ways to get involved and have your say:

1. Complete the online survey: You shared your ideas and priorities for the park by filling out the survey.

2. Attend a community pop-up event: You joined the project team to chat, share feedback, and take part in fun activities:

• Wednesday, 19 March (3:30–5 pm) – Basketball with Clippers Basketball.
• Saturday, 22 March (9–11 am)

3. Share your ideas on our online ideas board: You suggested improvements or other ideas and helped shape future improvements to the park.

Thank you to everyone who shared their ideas for the future improvement to Wilkins Park. The project team will now move into next steps. We will:

• Review all community feedback to identify key themes and priorities
• Develop a draft concept plan informed by the community’s input
• Share the draft plan with the community for further feedback before finalising.

The final concept plan will help guide future improvements and funding opportunities for Wilkins Park.

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Wilkins Park is a local park in Pacific Paradise that provides space for play, recreation, community gathering, and enjoying nature.

We are exploring potential improvements after hearing from our community that the park is in need of some love. As a local park, Wilkins Park is designed to serve the surrounding neighbourhood by providing open space that complements residential backyards and enhances visual amenity. These parks help facilitate social interaction, recreation, and connection to nature while reflecting the local character.

Local Parks

Local parks generally include shaded seating, pathways, trees, small play areas, and open kick & throw space but do not typically have barbecues, public toilets, or car parks.

This engagement will help develop a concept plan for future improvements, ensuring any upgrades align with our community’s priorities and Council’s guidelines for local parks.

Council’s Recreation Parks Plan

Wilkins Park Project Team, Design and Placemaking Services, Sunshine Coast Council.

Phone customer service: 5475 7272

Email: wilkinspark@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

We sought your ideas for improving Wilkins Park! The online ideas board was available for you to share your thoughts on how the park could be improved to better serve our community.

Wilkins Park is a local park, designed for the surrounding neighbourhood. These parks are small, providing spaces to gather, play, and enjoy nature, while complementing nearby parks.

Future improvements will follow the Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan, which guides how local parks are planned and upgraded.

Your feedback will help shape a concept plan that reflects what our community values most.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

• You posted your idea below
• Your comments, screen name and postcode are publicly visible
• You could read other comments and give them a thumbs up or down to show your support.