Tarragindi kids now have more options to put their scooter skills to the test! A new track has been installed at Shaftesbury Street Park as part of BCC’s Scooter Track Initiative.
Brisbane City Council announced on 17 November 2022 the completion of the scooter track installation at Shaftesbury Street Park, along with other similar installations at Kathleen Street Park in Richlands, Paul Conti Park in Hemmant and Wittonga Park in The Gap.
The project is part of the Council’s initiative to deliver scooter tracks at these four locations based on the award-winning scooter track in Kedron’s Bradbury Park. With the new installations, Council aims to create more recreational opportunities for the community.
“As Richlands, Hemmant, The Gap and surrounding areas continue to grow, it is important to ensure that our parks continue to meet the recreational needs of residents and visitors, and Council is looking to enhance and diversify the recreational opportunities in these popular green spaces to ensure they cater to a broad spectrum of the community,” Council said.
Features of the project include:
Paul Conti Park
- supporting riding and character features
- a shaded island-themed playground with a beach hut, double swing, mini theatre, slide and fishing rod
- a dry creek bed with nature play elements, a scooter ferry, a bridge and animal sculptures
- a new picnic shelter and seating.
Shaftesbury Street Park
- picnic shelter
- a scooter track with moguls, a tunnel and texture panels
Kathleen Street
- tunnel, moguls, texture panels
- a seating log with information about native bees that visit the area.
Wittonga Park
- moguls, texture panels, and a tunnel with butterflies decorated by local students.