Pop-up parklet at Bluewater Quay

A pop-up parklet will be installed at Bluewater Quay to provide extra shade, greenery and a relaxing space along the riverfront.

The pop-up parklet directly responds to community feedback from engagement on the Mackay Waterfront Place Strategy, where residents told us they wanted more shade, more greenery and more reasons to spend time at Bluewater Quay.

It will be in place as a trial from April 10 to June 30, 2026.

What is a parklet?

A parklet is a small, temporary public space designed to make streets and public spaces more inviting.

The parklet has been designed and supplied by Future Village, a specialist placemaking company, using high‑quality temporary furniture and greenery. It will include:

• Shaded outdoor seating.
• Wheelchair accessible picnic table.
• Greenery in planter boxes.
• Stencilled play activities.
• Decorative lighting will also be installed during the trial.

Why are we trialling the parklet?

The trial will allow council to see how the space is used and how the community responds before considering longer‑term options.

If the trial is successful, there is potential for the parklet to be reused in other places to help activate selected locations in the City Centre.

Have your say!

We want to hear about your experience at the Bluewater Quay pop-up parklet.

From April 10, share your photos or videos below and complete the quick, 2-minute online survey. Hard-copy surveys are available on request by emailing engagement@mackay.qld.gov.au or calling 1300 MACKAY (622 529).

Consultation closes on June 30, 2026, at 11.59PM.