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Sydney Park Children's Bike Track  

Sydney Park Children's Bike Track

Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Park Water Re-Use Project

Sydney Park Children's Bike Track

Sydney, Australia

STATUS
Built
YEAR
2015
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
Much has been achieved in the transformation of the Sydney Park Children's Bike Track from its former roadway-focused track, into a multi-dimensional adventure play space that is tailored to the elemental requirements of young children.

City of Sydney wholeheartedly sought the public’s opinion on this upgrade project, and through community consultation gauged the essential requirements and desires of the community, with feedback focused towards creating a more playful, unique and interactive place.

Already a much loved asset for the community; the contemporary replacement allows children to reclaim control of their bikes and learn riding skills before the management of roadway situations.

Interactive play elements keep children constantly engaged - children can ‘refuel’ at the pump station and inflate their tyres with the bike pump. Recessed puddle-like shapes are set into the bike path; a playful interpretation of mud puddles that children can ride through dry, and after periods of rain these pond with water for an enhanced play experience.

Pre-teens who desire greater challenges can navigate the undulating serpentine humps and cuts through the landscape. Families are encouraged to stay and play with the installation of new BBQ facilities and on-site amenities. The project successfully provides a new and unique playscape for the community of Sydney, whilst making bike riding a playful, healthy and sociable experience.

Public art also serves a dual purpose through the project; as usable play elements and a playful representation of the site’s post-industrial and local indigenous heritage.


CLIENT:
City of Sydney

DESIGN TEAM:
Head Consultant / Landscape Architect: Turf Design Studio + Environmental Partnership
Civil Engineering: Alluvium
Structural Engineering: Partridge
Lighting: Lighting Art + Science
Access: Funktion
Play Expert: Fiona Robbé
Head Contractor / Civil Works: Sydney Civil
Landscape Contractors: Hargraves Urban
Bespoke Timber ‘Play Stations’: Timber Creations
Playground Safety Inspections: Play DMC

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