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Project update
Following community engagement, Council has confirmed the future use of these areas within Camira Recreation Park.
The existing leash-free dog area will be retained at its current size and configuration, and the netball courts will remain in their current form to accommodate a variety of uses.
Future improvements to these areas will be considered as funding becomes available.
View a summary of what we heard from the community, read the Community Engagement Report.
Project background
Council undertook community engagement on the future of Camira Recreation Park (74 Moss Road, Camira), including the existing dog off‑leash area and the netball courts.
The engagement aimed to better understand how these facilities were used and to hear what the community would like to see in the future. As part of this work, council sought feedback to:
- Identify current user groups and frequency of use for both the netball courts and the dog off-leash area
- Understand community sentiment on the possible future options for the netball courts, including:
- converting the space to open green space,
- removing some courts to allow for partial expansion of the dog off-leash area, or
- retaining the netball courts in their current form.
The existing dog off‑leash area includes separate small‑dog and large‑dog sections. Due to site constraints, including overland water flow and flooding considerations, any potential expansion of the dog off‑leash area would need to occur within the footprint of the current netball courts.
The netball courts are significantly aged and would require substantial repair to meet contemporary standards. Should the courts remain in their current location, there are no present plans to upgrade them.
Council sincerely thanks the residents, businesses and community members who shared their time and insights shared.
What you shared has helped inform the future of Camira Recreation Park.
The existing leash-free dog area will remain at its current size and configuration, reflecting community feedback that it is fit for purpose.
The netball courts will also be retained in their current form, allowing them to continue supporting a variety of formal and informal activities.
Future improvements to these areas will be considered as funding becomes available.
View a summary of what we heard from the community, or read the Community Engagement Report.
Possible features
Click on the icons below to understand what was being considered as part of this engagement.
What you shared
The community was invited to share their feedback on future use of Camira Recreation Park (74 Moss Road, Camira), including the existing dog off‑leash area and the netball courts.
See a summary of what was shared with us below or read the full Community Engagement Report.
Who participated
The following statistics reflect the total number of contributors to the engagement.
The following results are based on feedback from 227 contributors to the engagement.
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Satisfaction with current facilities
Most contributors (58%) did not support removing the netball court.
Feedback highlighted the value of retaining and resurfacing part of the court for bike learners, wheelchair users and general recreation.
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Support for change
35% of respondents expressed support for removing half of the courts if required to extend the off‑leash dog area, with comments suggesting this would improve the experience for dogs and dog owners.
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Use of the courts
57% reported use of the netball courts, highlighting their importance as a versatile community recreation space.
The courts are most popular for bike and scooter riding (79%), while also supporting learning-to-ride activities (29%). They are also widely used for general play and family recreation, with 56% of respondents reporting use by families and young children.
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Additional themes and requests
Strong interest in enhancing the area, with 19% of respondents suggesting the netball courts be converted into a bike track.
Other commonly requested improvements included additional seating and shade, playgrounds, green space, fitness equipment, dog agility areas, accessible play opportunities, toilets, and improved maintenance of existing facilities.
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Support for Community Vibrancy
Feedback highlighted concerns about the condition of the courts, with some respondents noting cracks and uneven surfaces that may affect safety and usability.
Some community members also expressed frustration about the time between the original petition and the current consultation, the extended use of the temporary off-leash area, and a desire for greater visibility around how previous feedback has informed the planning process.
How you shared
The community was able to submit feedback between 20 April and 18 May 2026 using one of the engagement channels below:
Feedback could be submitted using one of the engagement channels below:
- Completing our online survey
- Submitting a hard copy survey
- Emailing us directly at communityengagement@ipswich.qld.gov.au
- Calling our Contact Centre on 07 3810 6666
Closing the Loop
Read what we heard from the community and how your feedback helped inform what happened next.
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What you said
- The community shared that they were generally satisfied with the existing facilities at Camira Recreation Park.
- The existing leash-free dog area is meeting community needs and is considered fit for purpose.
- The netball courts are valued for a range of activities beyond formal sport.
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What we did
- The leash-free dog area will remain at its current size and layout.
- The netball courts will remain in their current form, allowing their range of community uses to continue.
- Council will consider future improvements to the netball courts and leash-free dog area as funding becomes available.
