Pandanus Beach, Wynnum

The popular whimsical whales at Pandanus Beach have been given a rejuvenation.

The family friendly park at Pandanus Beach has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment which has resulted in a fantastic rejuvenation of the popular park at Wynnum in Brisbane.  The park design was originally initiated in 2003 and the total transformation and completion of the foreshore at Wynnum was completed and ready for its grand opening on Saturday the 8th of May 2004 by Lord Mayor Campbell Newman and Local Council Member Peter Cumming and is a place that is much loved by locals and visitors to the area. 

The largely popular design of the whimsical Whale pod waterspray park has always been a major feature of the whole theme of the park at Pandanus Beach.  It is a great place to go for the kids to get wet by the water spouting whales and have some fun, proving over the years to be a family favourite destination on a hot summer’s day.

The Rejuvenation: In recent weeks due to its popularity and frequent visitors, it was time for the whimsical whales to undergo an extensive rejuvenation.  The feature whales have undergone modifications to the drainage and the undersurfacing of the entire waterspray area.  Playscape Creations were able to utilise a newly developed product from Rubbertech –  a Chlorine and UV stable aquatic surfacing product which has been in development for over 12 months.  The new aquatic surfacing allows the park to have 100% flow through properties, which leads directly to the external water pits which surround the perimeter of the Whimsical whales.

The original concept:  The overall concepts for the project at Pandanus Beach was built upon the strong history and the natural landscape of the foreshore area in and around Wynnum.  This project was a well executed integration of innovative and exciting playground facilities and spaces. 

Site specific and creative design solutions have over the years provided endless  play opportunities for everyone and has taken  playground design to a superior level.  The integration of Brisbane’s sub tropical climate has been achieved by the use of colour, water and landscape elements.  The collaboration with artists and specialist consultants resulted in establishing a palette of interesting and exciting playground facilities in the Wynnum area.

With the recent revamp of the whales, the end result for the park has been a fantastic one for all involved and the whimsical whales are now re-opened and spouting water again for all families and visitors to enjoy, just in time for the school holidays and the fast approaching summer months.