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Ride. Connect. Thrive.

Have your say on our community-led plan for a pump track on land in Oakleigh Street Carpark, Maungaraki. Discover how transforming this space could spark active fun, bring people together and create a new outdoor hub for everyone in our neighbourhood.

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What is a pump track?

A pump track combines the rolling jumps and turns of a BMX track, the flow of a mountain bike track and the rhythm of a skate park to create the ultimate outdoor playground suitable for everyone. Pump tracks are made up of rollers and berms which teach the basic skills of balance, carrying momentum and creation of speed by using your arms and legs to pump your bike, scooter, or skateboard around the track.

Pump track example

Who is a pump track for?

Everyone! Not just for tamariki - for the inner child in us all. With a sealed surface, our pump track would welcome more than just bikes, and because momentum is generated from the body rather than gravity, you can adjust your speed to suit your skill level

A young child on a balance bike

Bikers of all sizes

From balance bikes to BMX and mountain bikes, riders of all ages and sizes can have fun while improving their skills.
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Rollerbladers and skaters

With smooth asphalt surfacing a pump track is accessible to all users of rollerblades and skates.
A boy on a scooter on a pump track

A space for scooters

Ride with the flow of the track or use the banking to do tricks, anything is possible on a scooter.
A man on a skateboard on a pump track

Great for skateboarders

Dust off the old skateboard and give it a run around the smooth pump track surface.

What are the benefits?

Getting into nature

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Being in natural places and playing outside is good for everyone. Nature is an important place for children to grow and learn and is a great basis for imaginary play which helps develop social, cognitive and physical skills.

The location

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Oakleigh Street car park offers a central and accessible place on the hill. It is a gateway to Belmont regional park, has toilets, and parking—making it easy for the whole community to enjoy.

Community benefits

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A pump track brings people together, encourages active play, and creates a safe space for kids and families. It can boost local pride, support healthy lifestyles, and offer a new way to connect with neighbours.

Social benefits

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A pump track provides a safe, supervised space for young people to practice skills and stay active instead of sedentary or risky activities elsewhere. It also encourages cycling and active commuting for both children and adults.

Where will it go?

The Oakleigh Street entrance to Belmont Regional Park would be a great spot. This location is central to many suburbs on the hill and ticks all the boxes:

  • Existing infrastructure with parking and toilet facilities.
  • More than enough space for a pump track big enough to be exciting.
  • Other nearby play and exercise opportunities in Belmont Regional Park.
  • Public transport to and from the location.
  • Space for further expansion for other play areas in the future.
  • The exact location would be worked out during planning and design.

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We want to design something the community truly wants and needs, so we need all the feedback we can get to help us get it right
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