Project Case Study

Borrol Lookout Park

Nature-Inspired Play

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A Story-Led Play Space Grounded in Country

Set on the highest point in Yarrabilba, Borrol Lookout Park invites locals to connect with Country through stories, nature and shared experience. Designed to honour the Yugambeh story of Bingingerra, the space celebrates place through gentle moments of reflection, active discovery and unstructured play.

Details

Location: Yarrabilba, QLD

Client: Lendlease; Delivered in Collaboration with Jabree, RPS Group and Eureka Landscapes

Project Type: Community Park

Scope: Culturally Integrated Play Space in New Masterplanned Development

Equipment Budget: $164k

Project Overview

The ‘green heart’ of the new Yarrabilba masterplanned community, Borrol Lookout Park is a space where community connection and cultural storytelling come together.

Led by RPS Group and delivered by Eureka Landscapes, the project was deeply informed by the local landscape, existing vegetation and cultural input from Jabree—the cultural heritage body for Yarrabilba. Two significant Aboriginal stories underpin the space: the Bora Ring and the origin of Mount Witheren (Bingingerra).

With its rocky outcrop, expansive views and cultural ties, the site offered an opportunity to share meaningful stories while creating a destination that welcomes children, families and the broader community. The PARX Rustik timber range, manufactured from sustainably sourced Australian hardwood, was chosen to complement the natural setting and support unstructured, nature-based exploration.

The Finished Space

The finished park balances nature play, cultural connection and quiet reflection. Set into the natural landscape, timber and stone elements provide unstructured climbing, exploring and imaginative play opportunities and are supported by soft landscaping and shady vegetation.

A wide stainless steel embankment slide, accessible carousel, swings and Tallaganda Twin net-based climbing structure create active zones for a range of ages and abilities. Children can test their balance on the Culgoa low-level hangout system, while carved totems and stone steppers invite tactile interaction and story-rich discovery.

Interpretive signage, storytelling plinths and a carved cultural dial provide layered moments of learning, grounding the park in Country. A circle of boulders among the trees forms a quiet yarning space, while picnic areas and handball courts offer flexible use for school groups and local families.