What’s happening?
The Council is calling on local skaters and BMX riders to help design 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 will be held to gather feedback and ideas from the community. “Our skate and BMX parks across Redlands Coast are well-loved facilities that provide hours of outdoor entertainment, particularly for our younger residents,” Mayor Mitchell 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.”
Why it matters
The projects aim to refresh and expand much-loved youth spaces, ensuring the final designs reflect local needs. Division 4 Councillor Lance Hewlett said funding for the Cascades Park upgrades 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.
Division 10 Councillor Paul Bishop said the new district-level skatepark and BMX track at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field form part of a larger recreation zone 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,” he 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.”
By the numbers
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Four workshops will be held – two at Cascades Park and two at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field.
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$5.71 million in joint funding has been committed by the Australian and Queensland Governments for the William Taylor Memorial Master Plan.
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The recreation zone at William Taylor Memorial Sports Field is expected to be completed by June 2027.
Zoom in
Workshops will be facilitated by leading designers Convic and Trailworx, who will work with participants through interactive activities like picture voting and sketching. This process ensures local ideas are captured in the final designs.
Zoom out
Stages 2a and 2b of the William Taylor Memorial Sports Field Master Plan are being delivered through the South East Queensland (SEQ) Liveability Fund. The fund is part of the SEQ City Deal, a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government, and the Council of Mayors (SEQ).
Local impact
The new skateparks and BMX tracks will enhance recreation spaces at Thorneside and Victoria Point, providing active, inclusive areas for residents and promoting outdoor activity for all ages.
What to look for next
Locals can take part in the design workshops in November 2025 by emailing civicandopenspace@redland.qld.gov.au or visiting Council’s Your Say pages.
Workshop details:
Cascades Park, Victoria Point – Victoria Point Community Hall, 140A Link Road
Wednesday 5 November 2025
Workshop 1: 3.30pm–5.30pm
Workshop 2: 6pm–8pm
William Taylor Memorial Sports Field, Thorneside – Mooroondu Sport and Recreation Clubhouse
Thursday 6 November 2025
Workshop 1: 3.30pm–5.30pm
Workshop 2: 6pm–8pm
