Pump tracks are the latest trend in play park you might see pop up in many public spaces, and for good reason. A pump track is a loop of rollers and berms that allow bike riders to maintain momentum without having to keep pedalling. They help kids develop their bike handling skills and build confidence and, above all, it’s fun! We’ve created a list of a few local tracks to check out.
Bob Gordon Reserve (Bull Creek)
Home to Southside BMX Bull Creek, Bob Gordon Reserve has a fantastic pump track that features plenty of bumps and turns to keep the young ones (and young-at-heart) entertained.
Where: Corner of Parry Ave and Benningfield Rd, Bull Creek. Turn in at the tennis courts on Benningfield Rd.
Check out the below video by Southside BMX Bull Creek.
Cockburn BMX Track
This large pump track is home to Cockburn BMX but it’s also open to the wider community. The kids will love the many hills and dips this space has to offer.
Where: Malabar Park, Malabar Way, Bibra Lake
Spearwood Pump Track
Featuring an enclosed bowl with large, wide embankments and quarter pipes, this track will keep the kids entertained for hours! As a bonus, Spearwood pump track has a playground attached for those looking to keep their feet on the ground!
Where: 469 Rockingham Rd, Spearwood
Check out the below video by MTB Guidebook.
North Coogee Pump Track
This junior pump track is part of Barrow Park, which was been recognised as Australia’s best play space for 2020 by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA). The track has a viewing deck and adjacent playground – another winner since celebrating the 2020 AILA play space award.
Where: Barrow Park, North Coogee
Calleya Pump Track
This 190-metre junior BMX track is designed to accommodate all ages and abilities, featuring a flat bike track so even the younger ones can get involved. Calleya pump track is conveniently part of the Adventure playground, with barbecues, a picnic area and toilets making it the perfect space to spend an afternoon.
Where: Adventure Park, off Sapphire Drive, Treeby
Dixon Park, Hamilton Hill
Tucked behind Wally Hagan Basketball Stadium in Hamilton Hill is a small rolling clay pump track.
Where: Dixon Park, Starling Street, Hamilton Hill
Check out the below video by MTB Guidebook.
Gourley Park Pump Track, East Fremantle
Where: Gourley Park, corner of Preston Point Road and Pier Street, East Fremantle
Yangebup Clay Pump Track
Ride through the trees on this 150-metre loop is a rolling clay track, suitable for riders of all levels. There’s also a streetball court and playground close by.
Where: The Perena Rocchi Reserve, corner of Osprey and Moorhen drive, Yangebup
South Lake Pump Track
South Lake pump track is a rolling clay track shaded by trees in a pretty spot next to the lake. Plus, only a stone’s throw away you’ll find a streetball court and playground.
Where: South Lake Drive, South Lake near South Lake Ottey Centre
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