A petition calling for a public toilet at Martindale Park in Chermside West has been lodged with Brisbane, citing a surge in community use of the popular green space and an absence of nearby facilities.
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The petition reflects the concerns of residents who have watched the park grow busier without any corresponding improvement in facilities. Petitioners are formally requesting that Brisbane “look to provide a toilet facility in Martindale Park which could be accessed by residents and visitors of all ages during daylight hours.”
They have also put forward a practical engineering suggestion. Because the park sits near a creek and carries some flood risk, the petition proposes an elevated facility built on stilts as a workable solution that keeps the amenity accessible while managing environmental constraints.
Photo credit: AustekPlay
The push comes off the back of improvements that have significantly increased the park’s use by the local community. As the petition itself acknowledges, “Over recent months the BCC has done some great work in upgrading the park at the end of Huxtable Drive (on Stringybark Dr) Chermside West with the placement of an electric BBQ and modernized children’s playground.” The upgraded play space was designed to connect with the surrounding natural environment.
Photo credit: AustekPlay
The upgrades, completed by AustekPlay for BCC in late 2025, have driven a substantial increase in visitors of all ages, according to the petition. “Of note is also the significant increase of people using the walk/cycle at all hours of the day,” the petition reads. “A constant concern by people using the park area though is the lack of a public toilet in the vicinity.”
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The petition also flags that the problem extends well beyond the park’s boundaries. There are currently no toilet facilities along the entire walking and cycling path that runs from Albany Creek Road, near the Hypermarket, through to Hamilton Road and beyond.
“Whilst we recognise that there may be a need to protect against potential rising water from the creek, it would be hoped that the use of stilts to create an elevated facility may provide a workable solution,” the petition reads.
Residents who wish to show their support can view and sign the petition at the Brisbane City ePetitions portal.
Published 22-May-2026
