Redland City Council is encouraging local skaters and BMX riders to have their say on the design for new skateparks and BMX tracks at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field in Thorneside and Cascades Park in Victoria Point.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said four workshops would be held to help skate and BMX park users identify the features they would like to see included in the final designs.
“Our skate and BMX parks across Redlands Coast are well-loved facilities that provide hours of outdoor entertainment, particularly for our younger residents,” the Mayor said.
“If getting outdoors and active on your skateboard or BMX is what you like to do, I encourage you to sign up to help design the new facilities for these two popular parks.”
Division 4 Councillor Lance Hewlett said funding for the upgrade and renewal of the youth spaces in Cascades Park was approved in Council’s 2025–2026 Budget.
“Having local skaters and BMX riders participate in design workshops helps ensure the skatepark and BMX track are relevant for the community to enjoy for years into the future,” Cr Hewlett said.
“There will be opportunities to workshop ideas and designs, and this is a great example of Council working with key stakeholders and end users to create spaces for our community.”
Division 10 Councillor Paul Bishop said the new district-level skatepark and BMX track at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field were part of the recreation zone that is due for completion by June 2027.
“We have been planning new skate and BMX facilities at this local park for a number of years and I am delighted that locals are once again being invited to have their say before final designs are developed,” Cr Bishop said.
“At the workshops, attendees will be guided through activities such as picture voting and sketch design to help visualise the shaping of the new space – it will be a fun and engaging way for children and adults to have their say on this important project.”
Have your say about the skatepark and BMX track at Cascades Park, Victoria Point
- Victoria Point Community Hall, 140A Link Road, Victoria Point on Wednesday 5 November 2025
- Workshop 1: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Workshop 2: 6pm to 8pm
Have your say about the skatepark and BMX track at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field, Thorneside
- Mooroondu Sport and Recreation clubhouse, William Taylor Memorial Sports Field, Thorneside on Thursday 6 November 2025
- Workshop 1: 3.30pm to 5.30pm
- Workshop 2: 6pm to 6pm
The workshops will be facilitated by skatepark designers Convic in collaboration with BMX track designers Trailworx.
To register your interest in attending, email civicandopenspace@redland.qld.gov.au or visit Council’s Your Say pages for Cascades Park and William Taylor Memorial Sports Field.
Stages 2a and 2b of the William Taylor Memorial Sports Field Master Plan, which includes the upgrades to the recreation zone, are being delivered as part of the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund, a commitment under the SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ).
The Australian and Queensland Governments are jointly contributing $5.71 million in funding to the William Taylor Memorial master plan.
