Peter Tullett Memorial Park

Positioned on the edge of a eucalypt forest, Peter Tullett Memorial Park is an excellent place to springboard your Brisbane kids into nature. It’s a space for play, natural discovery and adventure. Conquer the climbing tower in the playground and explore the trails in White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate. Then, return to relax and enjoy a BBQ at the covered picnic tables.

Peter Tullett Memorial Park Playground

The playground area is referred to as The Bower. It reminds us of the satin bower bird who decorates his bower with blue objects, as bright blue poles are a vibrant feature of this playground.

A tall bower-shaped climbing structure built with round rope nets is the standout feature of the play area. Each net forms an inclined platform that leads upwards. At the top is a caged-in vantage point of the park.

Climbing nets cascade fairly high above the ground, leading to a tunnel slide. A rope climbing ladder provides an alternative access point to the slide. Several rope-based balancing obstacles hang beneath the climbing nets. This playground is best suited to children over five years old. However, a toddler slide is built into a soft fall mount for little ones to enjoy independently.

A basket swing is positioned in an area called the Nesting Place. Here, large concrete eggs lay in a giant nest configuration. At the Roosting Place are two covered picnic tables and electric BBQs. There are grassy spaces around the park, allowing freedom for children to play throwing, catching or chasing games.

Peter Tullett Memorial Park provides convenient access to White Rock – Spring Mountain Conservation Estate. This makes it an ideal destination for families who want to explore the bushwalks. The park offers ample amenities such as parking, restrooms, and water access right at the beginning of the trail.

Imagination factor at Peter Tullett Memorial Park

Using the natural environment as inspiration, the loft in the bower tower is an awesome ranger observation station. Wildlife is all around. What animals will you find today? The beautiful birdsongs, passing wildlife and glorious flora make this park a brilliant place for nature journaling.

Accessibility at Peter Tullett Memorial Park

Smooth concrete paths lead from the car park to the picnic tables and down into a forested area. These are suitable for people using prams and wheelchairs. As this area has concrete pathways and the sounds of the birds are incredible, Peter Tullett Memorial Park may be an enjoyable location for people with vision impairment.

The playground and equipment, however, would not be considered accessible. There are however accessible toilets.

Peter Tullett Memorial Park Features

Unfenced playground
Accessible toilets
Bark and soft fall play base
Climbing nets
Climbing tower
Slide
Rope climbing tower
Toddler slide
Basket swing
Bushwalking trails
Natural elements
Information about local birdlife
Concrete paths
Drinking fountain
BBQ’s
Covered picnic tables
Garbage bins
Car park

While in Spring Mountain, another wonderful playground to visit is Silver Jubilee Park or Spring Mountain Reserve.

What We Thought of Peter Tullett Memorial Park

We found this to be an incredibly peaceful location. The sound of the birds in the surrounding forest was simply enchanting. During our visit, we saw cockatoos, kookaburras, a brush turkey, and a goanna!

When visiting again, I’d bring a picnic blanket, hats, some picture books, coloured pencils and paper to draw on, as the natural environment at this location inspires creativity.