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#rideburnside is here

#rideburnside the new ‘all wheels - all ages’ pump track has arrived on site at the Civic Centre until 15 June. The pump track is a free recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards and the very cool balance bike for toddlers.

The pump track will be part of a 12 month trial across four locations in the City:

- Civic Centre (cnr Portrush Road and Greenhill Road) *29 Feb - 15 Jun *
- Newland Reserve, Erindale *15 Jun - 14 Sept*
- Miller Reserve, Linden Park *14 Sept - 30 Nov*
- Kensington Park Reserve, Kensington Park *30 Nov - 22 Feb 2021*

Look out on engage.burnside for updates.

BYO bikes, skateboard, roller skates, scooters, balance bikes etc.

Safety stuff – some equipment is not suitable for use (3 wheels, go-karts, motorised equipment, bikes with training wheels), wear protective gear and helmet, keep distance between riders, daylight hours only, slippery when wet, parent/guardian supervision required.

History

On 12 November 2019 Council resolved to purchase a portable pump track and conduct a 12 month rotating trial across four locations: Kensington Park Reserve, Newland Reserve, Miller Reserve and the Civic Centre.

#rideburnside is here

#rideburnside the new ‘all wheels - all ages’ pump track has arrived on site at the Civic Centre until 15 June. The pump track is a free recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards and the very cool balance bike for toddlers.

The pump track will be part of a 12 month trial across four locations in the City:

- Civic Centre (cnr Portrush Road and Greenhill Road) *29 Feb - 15 Jun *
- Newland Reserve, Erindale *15 Jun - 14 Sept*
- Miller Reserve, Linden Park *14 Sept - 30 Nov*
- Kensington Park Reserve, Kensington Park *30 Nov - 22 Feb 2021*

Look out on engage.burnside for updates.

BYO bikes, skateboard, roller skates, scooters, balance bikes etc.

Safety stuff – some equipment is not suitable for use (3 wheels, go-karts, motorised equipment, bikes with training wheels), wear protective gear and helmet, keep distance between riders, daylight hours only, slippery when wet, parent/guardian supervision required.

History

On 12 November 2019 Council resolved to purchase a portable pump track and conduct a 12 month rotating trial across four locations: Kensington Park Reserve, Newland Reserve, Miller Reserve and the Civic Centre.

  • #rideburnside has arrived

    7 days ago
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    Come down to the Civic Centre car park on the corner Portrush Road and Greenhill Road (behind the Council building) to try it out.

    It's FREE to ride - BYO wheels.

    There's a cafe for food and drinks (weekdays only) and toilets in the Community Centre (open 7 days).


    Come down to the Civic Centre car park on the corner Portrush Road and Greenhill Road (behind the Council building) to try it out.

    It's FREE to ride - BYO wheels.

    There's a cafe for food and drinks (weekdays only) and toilets in the Community Centre (open 7 days).


  • #rideburnside Launch Party

    29 days ago
    Pump track


    Celebrate with us the arrival of #rideburnside!

    Bring your bike, skateboard and scooters to the free #rideburnside Launch Party.

    Saturday 29 February 12 noon - 2 pm

    Civic Centre car park (cnr Portrush Road and Fisher Street)

    There'll be a BBQ, music, skate shop tents, coffee van, face painting

    Hope to see you there


    Celebrate with us the arrival of #rideburnside!

    Bring your bike, skateboard and scooters to the free #rideburnside Launch Party.

    Saturday 29 February 12 noon - 2 pm

    Civic Centre car park (cnr Portrush Road and Fisher Street)

    There'll be a BBQ, music, skate shop tents, coffee van, face painting

    Hope to see you there

  • #rideburnside

    about 2 months ago
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    A new ‘all wheels - all ages’ pump track is coming to Burnside. #rideburnside is a new and free recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards and the very cool balance bike for toddlers.

    The track will be part of a 12 month trial across four locations in the City the first location will be at the Civic Centre:

    - Civic Centre (cnr Portrush Road and Greenhill Road) *29 Feb - 15 Jun*
    - Newland Reserve, Erindale *15 Jun - 14 Sept*
    - Miller Reserve, Linden Park *14 Sept - 30 Nov*
    - Kensington...

    A new ‘all wheels - all ages’ pump track is coming to Burnside. #rideburnside is a new and free recreational facility for all wheeled sports including bikes of all types, scooters, skateboards and the very cool balance bike for toddlers.

    The track will be part of a 12 month trial across four locations in the City the first location will be at the Civic Centre:

    - Civic Centre (cnr Portrush Road and Greenhill Road) *29 Feb - 15 Jun*
    - Newland Reserve, Erindale *15 Jun - 14 Sept*
    - Miller Reserve, Linden Park *14 Sept - 30 Nov*
    - Kensington Park Reserve, Kensington Park *30 Nov - 22 Feb 2021*

    *look out on engage.burnside for updates*

    On 12 November 2019 Council resolved to purchase a portable pump track and conduct a 12 month rotating trial across four locations: Kensington Park Reserve, Newland Reserve, Miller Reserve and the Civic Centre.