What's happening - Thomas Turner Reserve

We are working to create a high-quality park at Thomas Turner Reserve which caters to the needs of local residents, visitors and sporting stakeholders while respecting the existing landscape.

Detailed design of a new community recreation space at the southwestern corner of the reserve is progressing. The detailed design of the space builds upon what we heard in Masterplan community engagement and further develops the layout of future recreation assets previously endorsed by Council including a skate park, pump track and destination playspace.

Next Steps

Construction of a central Community Green and reserve entrance will commence in April 2026. 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.

Download the Thomas Turner concept Plan (pdf)

Concept Plan

Find out more about the concept designs for the community green, outdoor plaza area. The plan shows red lines marking boundaries and easements such as sewer and other services.. Click on the icons for a close up look and description of each feature.

community green concept plan large gree space, additional trees with mild winding road from park to Grand Junctions Road

Engagement Summary

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

How we asked?

What did we hear?

BMX was the most common discipline reported by participants. Much of the discussions and preference reflect this in the following wishes for the space.

  • 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 asked what alternative recreation you would like to see at Thomas Turner Reserve, the top two results were

Results

Who we heard from

We heard from 79 participants

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

What was said

Skate Park preferences

  • Flowy Transition

    19

  • Standalone bowl

    17

  • Street + Mini Ramp

    6

  • Plaza

    3

  • Street Skatepark

    2

  • Traditional park

    0

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

Favourite style of pump track

You voted for your favourite style of pump track

  • Jump Runs

    40

  • Asphalt Circuit

    7

  • Concrete Loop

    4

Favourite alternative activities

These were your preferred alternative activities you would like to see at Thomas Turner Reserve

  • Bouldering

    12

  • Trampolines

    10

  • Slides

    9

  • Tower Play

    7

  • Fitness Equipment

  • Climbing Nets

    5

  • Swings

    2

  • Log Play

    2

  • Sand Play

    1

What we asked