Council is planning improvements to Wilkins Park in Pacific Paradise.

The concept plan has been shaped by two phases of community engagement. Earlier in 2025, we asked our local community how they currently use Wilkins Park and what improvements they would like to see. That feedback helped inform the draft concept plan.

Between 27 October and 24 November 2025, we invited our community to review the draft plan and provide further feedback to help guide final refinements and identify priorities for delivery.

The engagement period has now closed. Thank you to everyone who took the time to review the plan and share feedback.

The priorities identified in our community engagement will help guide how improvements are delivered over time.

Phase 1

Earlier this year, we asked our local community how they currently use Wilkins Park and what changes they’d like to see. The results from that first phase of engagement helped shape the draft concept plan.

You can view a summary of the feedback here.

Phase 2

Council undertook engagement community engagement to seek feedback on the draft concept plan.

We received 52 responses during Phase 2 engagement. Overall, there is strong support for the proposed improvements as shown on the concept plan.

The top priorities identified were:

🌳 Playground improvements with shade

“Would love to see more things for younger kids.”

🛴 A scooter and bike track

“The scooter track is a great idea – kids will love it.”

🚶 Safe and accessible pathways

“The new paths will make it much easier to walk through with prams and kids.”

There was also support for more seating, picnic areas, landscaping and improved park entrances.

The plan includes proposed improvements such as:

• new pathways to improve accessibility
• playground improvements including a toddler play hut, shade sail and seating
• a mini bike and scooter track for younger riders (ages 3–8)
• shelter and seating areas for picnics and places to rest
• park entry improvements including a new garden bed around the entry sign.

Some community members suggested additional improvements such as lighting upgrades and public toilets.

While these facilities are not currently included in the concept plan, we have captured this feedback.

Wilkins Park is classified as a Local Recreation Park, which typically does not include facilities such as public toilets or park lighting. These amenities are generally provided in larger District Parks. To learn more about how local parks are planned, visit Council’s website and explore the Recreation Parks Plan.

We also heard community interest in upgrading the skate park or adding a pump track.

These elements are not included at this stage because:

• The existing skate park is currently serviceable. Future upgrades will be informed by the Sunshine Coast Skate and BMX Plan.
• The current skate park area does not allow space for a separate pump track without removing other key park features.
• A pump track or skate facility would exceed the available budget for this stage of upgrades.

We are now exploring funding opportunities to deliver the improvements in stages.

Staging will be guided by:

• community priorities
• available funding
• logical construction sequencing.

We will provide a further update once funding and timing are confirmed.

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Thank you again to everyone who helped shape the future of Wilkins Park.

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

Phone customer service: 5475 7272

Email: wilkinspark@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au