Chermside locals could soon see new ways to play, ride and gather at 7th Brigade Park, with draft plans now open for feedback on proposed sport and cycling upgrades.
New Ideas For A Busy Chermside Park
7th Brigade Park has long served as a place for families, walkers, cyclists, sporting users and nearby residents to spend time outdoors. New draft plans now show how parts of the Chermside park could be shaped to offer more informal sport and cycling options while keeping space for quieter everyday use.
The proposed upgrade focuses on two new recreation areas: a multi-use sports space for casual games and an off-road cycling skills track for riders of different abilities.
The plans follow feedback gathered in November 2025, when locals were asked to share ideas on possible future improvements. That feedback showed interest in flexible sports spaces that could be used in different ways, as well as support for exploring an off-road cycling skills track.
The proposed changes are intended to respond to growth in Chermside and surrounding suburbs, where well-designed open space, recreation areas and informal activity spaces are becoming increasingly important.
Casual Sport Near Delaware Street And Newman Road
Near the open parkland at Delaware Street and Newman Road, the draft plans propose an informal multi-use sports area with two courts marked for different activities.
The courts would be designed for casual play, including basketball, netball, soccer and volleyball. Rather than being limited to formal club use, the space is intended for people who want to meet friends, have a quick game or use the park more actively without joining an organised sporting group.
The proposed area would also include seating walls with shade planting, an accessible connecting pathway, bike racks, rubbish bins and a drinking fountain.
Existing trees are intended to be retained and protected. The sports area has been proposed in a location where trees would not be affected, allowing the park to gain a more active recreation space while still keeping room for open parkland and relaxed use.
Cycling Track Proposed Near Murphy Road
Another key part of the draft plans is an off-road cycling skills track proposed near the Murphy Road car park.
The track would be designed for different experience levels, with options such as beginner flow tracks, intermediate tracks and advanced downhill tracks. The plans also include an adaptive bike adventure track, a slow riding zone, bridges and a gathering area with a shelter, bike racks, a drinking fountain and rubbish bins.
The track is intended to suit younger and older children, along with cyclists using adaptive mountain bikes. Its proposed location near the existing learn-to-ride track would help families with children of different ages and abilities use cycling facilities in the same part of the park.
The design has taken into account established trees, flood-affected areas, existing park infrastructure and nearby homes. Bridges and tracks are proposed to avoid impacts on tree roots, while potential new tree planting is also included.
Have A Say
Feedback on the 7th Brigade Park draft plans is open through an online survey.
Two information kiosks are also scheduled at the park near the Murphy Road entry, close to Kidspace Playground. The first is listed for 9 am to 11 am on Thursday, 4 June 2026, and the second for 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Feedback closes at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
After the feedback period, responses will be reviewed alongside technical investigations and design requirements before a final concept plan is prepared. The final plan is planned for release in mid to late 2026.
The draft plans offer a clearer look at how 7th Brigade Park could support casual games, cycling practice, accessible pathways and everyday outdoor activity while continuing to serve a wide mix of park users.
Published 1-June-2026
