There’s SO many types of bike parks in Perth. There are skate parks, BMX tracks and pump tracks – all perfect for older, confident riders – but what if your little ones are just starting out on two wheels? Throw the bikes, trikes and scooters in the car and take the fam to a bike skills park.
Not only are bike skills parks super fun, but they also resemble real roads with signs, road markings, roundabouts, zebra crossings and speed humps, making it a learning experience on road safety too – don’t forget your helmets! Here’s where to find Perth’s best scooter and bike skills park near you:
Bike Skills Parks – South of Perth
John Dunn Challenge Park, Kelmscott
The bike-tastic John Dunn Challenge Park caters for all things on two wheels – specifically mountain bikes and BMXs. The park is also ideal for little ones on balance bikes, as young children will enjoy the Trainer Trail. This is like a mini road with traffic signs, road markings, zebra crossings and small humps. Weaved in and around this little track is a small playground with a slide, swings, and nature play elements. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find The John Dunn Challenge Park at John Dunn Memorial Park, Third Ave, Kelmscott.
The Avenue’s Traffic Park, Hilbert
One of our very favourite bike skills parks is The Avenue’s Traffic Park and Playground which features a custom scooter and bike track with roundabouts, speed bumps, stop signs, crosswalks and traffic cones to navigate your way through. A double-decker bus play structure includes passenger seats, a steering wheel and a slide – perfect for imaginary and role play. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find The Avenue’s Traffic Park and Playground along Lexington Avenue, Hilbert.
Madox Playground and Pumptrack, Forrestdale
The brilliant Madox Playground and Pumptrack has a concrete bike path that loops the play area and bowl, with street signs and colourful zebra crossings. The small bowl/pump track is perfect for kids that are keen to hone their skills before trying a full-sized skating bowl. Plus, the park has a great little playground. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Maddox Playground on the corner of Terracina Pkwy and Livorno Blvd, Forrestdale.
Calista Bike Skills Track Playground
The Calista Bike Skills Track playground, found near the huge Kwinana adventure playground and Edge skate park, features road-like paths, roundabouts, speed bumps, stop signs, pedestrian crossings, the cutest little petrol station, bike repair station and so much more. It even has WORKING traffic lights! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Calista Bike Skills Track at the Kwinana Adventure Playground, Walgreen Pl, Calista.
Harrisdale Skate and Scooter Park
Ready, set, go! The Harrisdale Skate and Scooter Park is a fun spot for children to get active. The bike and scooter road-style scooter track, winds around a rope climbing frame. The lap begins at the start line, there are road markings, traffic signs, pedestrian crossings, a pit stop area and of course a checked flag and podium for the winners. Little racers will love zooming around the track and riding over the humps! There’s a small skate park here too. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Harrisdale Skate and Scooter Park at Barossa Loop, Harrisdale.
Bike Skills Parks – North of Perth
Alkimos Beach Bike Safety Course
The super fun Alkimos Beach Bike Safety Course features a realistic layout of streets that gives children aged 4 to11 years old hands on opportunities to learn pedestrian and bike travel safety skills. There’s even a collection of handy tools to fix your bike! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Alkimos Beach Bike Safety Course at Leatherback Boulevard, Alkimos.
Millet Park, Innaloo
Did you know that Millet Park is home to a junior bike skills track? This cute track includes street signs, humps to roll over and a roundabout. There’s a petrol station where tots can pretend to fuel up, a mini hardware store, plus a drive-up café. All of which are great for imaginative play! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Millet Park at Boronia Street, Innaloo.
MacDonald Park, Padbury
The big MacDonald Park features an amazing scooter and bike track for young children, plus nature and traditional play elements – there is something for everyone! Not only will kids have lots of fun navigating the roundabouts, road signs, pedestrian crossings, twisting roads and speed humps, they’ll learn plenty of road rules. There is also a small dirt track where kids can get their wheels dirty. A fuel station and ice cream truck allow for fun role-play. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find MacDonald Park at 11 MacDonald Avenue, Padbury.
Shepherds Bush Park, Kingsley
One of Perth’s OG Bike Skills courses, Shepherds Bush Park is as popular as ever. Opening in 2016, the winding mini roads come complete with road signs, pedestrian crossings and a parking area for scooters and bikes. A petrol pump allows for fun role-playing too. For bigger kids, a BMX/Mountain bike track includes colour coded tracks suitable for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find Shepherds Bush Park at Barridale Drive, Kingsley.
And something a little different…
Constable Care Road Safety Centre, Maylands
If your kids want to take their road awareness skills to the next level – be sure to look out for school holiday sessions at the Constable Care Road Safety centre in Maylands. School-aged children can learn about road safety on their state-of-the-art facilities. You can even book it for a birthday party! See more in the Buggybuddys review.
Find the Constable Care Road Safety Centre at 48 Sixth Avenue, Maylands.
Wanting to up your bike skills? See our guide to BMX tracks in Perth here.
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