Stockland Aura’s Park Network Grows with Launch of Mulberry and Glider Parks 

Two brand-new parks – Mulberry Park in Nirimba and Glider Park in Banya – have officially opened in Stockland Aura, adding to its network of uniquely themed parks and green spaces. 

To mark the occasion, families from Caloundra and across the Sunshine Coast enjoyed a day of fun-filled celebrations. The morning kicked off at Mulberry Park with skateboarding workshops, coffee and a sausage sizzle, while the afternoon continued at Glider Park with live music, reptile encounters and face painting.  

Stockland Development Director Josh Sondergeld said the openings marked another milestone in Stockland’s ongoing commitment to creating vibrant and well-connected communities. 

“With Mulberry and Glider Parks now open, we’re continuing to bring our vision for Aura to life – creating a community where every family has access to diverse outdoor recreation close to home, and where green spaces are seamlessly integrated into everyday living,” Mr Sondergeld said. 

“These parks are designed to be inclusive and welcoming social spaces where people can connect, unwind and enjoy the outdoors in ways that suit their lifestyle and interests.” 

Located on Nirimba Drive, between The Avenues and North Village precincts, Mulberry Park is designed to support active and inclusive play for all ages and abilities. The 5,000 square metre space features a shaded playground, climbing mounds, embankment slides, BBQ facilities, and a kick-about lawn for group gatherings. Its proximity to Goodstart Early Learning Childcare centre makes it an easily accessible space for children to explore and play outdoors. 

Tony Mitchell from Place Design Group, the landscape architects behind Mulberry Park, said the design reflects its urban location and connection to future community facilities, including a civic square and neighbourhood centre. 

“Mulberry Park is designed to complement its surroundings and strengthen the connection between the community and these exciting new facilities. We’ve also incorporated bold design elements like a folded ground plane in the free run area with ramps, decks and obstacles for climbing, skating and scootering,” Mr Mitchell said. 

Over in Banya, Glider Park is the latest addition to this family-friendly neighbourhood. Designed by Urbis, the park draws inspiration from the native Squirrel Glider. Key elements include a double flying fox, toddler play tower, tunnels, swings and a netball half-court, alongside a skate park and winding walking paths. 

Urbis Associate Director Sam Burns said the park was designed to spark joy and connection for kids and adults alike. 

“Squirrel Gliders are playful, social creatures that glide effortlessly between trees, and we wanted to capture that same sense of movement and social connection into this outdoor space,” Mr Burns said. 

“You can just imagine kids soaring through the eucalyptus trees on flying foxes, slides and swings, or people gliding on roller skates along paths that wind over rolling hills.” 

With the addition of Mulberry and Glider Parks, Aura now boasts a total of 28 parks and playgrounds. The next, Hilltop Park in Acacia, is expected to open later in August 2025.