We have been working on the detailed design of a new community recreation space at the south western corner of Thomas Turner Reserve. This seeks to achieve the vision of the Thomas Turner Reserve Masterplan in creating a high quality park which caters to the needs of local residents, visitors and sporting stakeholders while respecting the existing landscape.

The detailed design of the space builds upon what we heard in the Masterplan consultation phase and further develops the spatial layout of future recreation assets previously endorsed by Council including a skate park, pump track and destination playspace.

Construction of a central Community Green and reserve entrance will commence in February and March 2026 to rehabilitate the former site of the Valley View Driving Range. This will include irrigated lawn, trees and garden beds, a new vehicular entrance, a pedestrian path network and picnic facilities. This is anticipated to be completed by July 2026.

Detailed design will continue for the skatepark, pump track, youth precinct, destination playspace and supporting infrastructure to be ready for future funding opportunities.

We sought your input to develop designs for a future skatepark and pump track from in August 2025.

Much of the discussion at the workshop and in surveys reflect these preferences, with desire expressed for

BMX was the most common discipline reported by participants.

As a result much of the discussions and preference reflect this noting the following wishes.

• lots of flow with a variety of line
• BMX jump box to create a point of difference from other facilities
• Flat open roller rink styler for skate practise
• integrate with dry creek bed area
• Large BMX community with advanced riders
• Unique transition obstacles varying in height and skill level

We also asked what alternative recreation you would like to see at Thomas Turner Reserve

The top two results were:

We heard from 79 participants

• 19 young people under the age of 22 with the largest cohort (34) aged 23-33yrs
• Many from opposite skill levels (beginner and advanced)
• BMX was the dominant discipline and representative of most contributors

A number of written responses indicated additional preferences of a combination of styles

21 for Bowl and Transition

17 for Street and Transition

8 for Street and Plaza