Wheel good fun: best learn to ride parks

Learning to ride a bike or scooter is a milestone moment for kids. Luckily, the Sunshine Coast is home to a fantastic range of family-friendly parks designed to help little riders build confidence and master their wheels in a safe and fun environment.

Muller Park Bli Bli boy on scooter

Sunshine Coast Council’s educational bike tracks offer mini road systems, scenic loops and imaginative play zones. These parks offer a fun way for kids to build confidence and develop key riding skills on two (or more) wheels.

Discover our region’s favourite learn-to-ride parks:

Kevin Asmus Park, Buddina

Kevin Asmus Park is a newly fully-fenced, vibrant space with an educational bike track, pirate ship playground, play cafe and shop, swings, informal cricket pitch and a half basketball court nearby. It offers plenty of shade and picnic tables.

Much loved by young families, the park has a delightful learn-to-ride track that is ideal for junior bike, trike or scooter enthusiasts. The track interweaves many different play elements including cafe/shop and play petrol pump and is complete with miniature street signs, roundabouts and painted road lines.

Stay and explore the Kawana Library, Buddina community garden and newly installed First Five Communication Board.

Amenities: Picnic tables, drinking fountain and shelter. Toilets are located at the nearby library building.
Location: Nanyima Street, Buddina.

Kevin Asmus park girl on scooter

Flintwood Crescent Park, Palmview

Tucked into a quiet corner of Palmview, Flintwood Crescent Park is a little rider’s dream come true. The smooth, looping bike path is just the right size for scooters, trikes and training wheels.

Kids can cruise around the track, then hop off to climb, slide and play in the nearby playground. With an open grassy space and shady spots for a picnic, flying fox, half basketball court and goal posts, it’s the perfect place to roll into a morning of adventure. Bring the wheels, pack the snacks, and let the good times spin!

Amenities: Picnic tables, shelter, toilets, drinking fountain and near-by fenced dog off-leash area.
Location: Flintwood Crescent, Palmview.

Flintwood Park boy on bike

Muller Park, Bli Bli

Muller Park is a riverside gem where little wheels can roll free and wild. The smooth paths winding through shady trees and open grassy areas make it a top spot for beginner riders to practice their skills.

There’s plenty of space to scoot, pedal, and cruise, plus a playground to climb and slide when legs need a break. Families love the peaceful vibe, picnic spots and the gentle river breeze that makes every ride feel like an adventure. It’s the kind of place where first rides turn into lasting memories.

Amenities: Learn-to-ride paths, fenced dog off-leash area, playground, barbecues, picnic shelters, toilets.
Location: David Low Way, Bli Bli.

Muller Park Bli Bli boy on scooter

Grahame Stewart Park, Currimundi

Grahame Stewart Park is the ultimate destination for young riders ready to build their confidence on two (or three!) wheels. The standout feature is the impressive learn-to-ride track, designed like a mini road network with street signs, crossings, painted lines, weave poles and even a bridge, perfect for beginners and budding cyclists alike.

This family-friendly park is fully fenced and packed with fun, including two playgrounds, a flying fox, a red train, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and plenty of open space to play or picnic.

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, Changing Places facility, shelter and toilets. Outside the fenced play space is a separate cricket pitch and dog off-leash area (partly fenced).
Location: Croyden Avenue, Currimundi.

Young boy and scooter Grahame Stewart

Little Mountain Common Park, Little Mountain

There’s nothing little about Little Mountain Common Park, especially when it comes to adventure and skill-building! Nestled beneath shady trees, the educational learn-to-ride track offers a fun, winding experience for young riders. With miniature street signs, roundabouts, bumps and painted road lines, it’s the perfect place for beginners and confident kids alike to boost their riding abilities.

Beyond the track, the park is packed with playtime favourites: multiple playgrounds featuring a flying fox, swings, a castle with a drawbridge, cricket oval and nearby skate park, half basketball court and outdoor exercise equipment.

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain, shelters, toilets and fenced dog off-leash area.
Location: Raintree Boulevard, Little Mountain.

Little Mountain Common park child on bike path

Skippy Park, Landsborough

Skippy Park is a top spot for kids to build cycling confidence on a smooth, purpose-built circuit that loops around a green oval and playground. It’s great for beginners and fun for experienced riders to test their skills.

When the wheels stop turning, there’s space to kick a ball, explore the playground or spot the kangaroos that inspired the park’s name.

Amenities: Picnic tables, barbecues, drinking fountain and toilets
Location: Old Landsborough Road, Landsborough.

Skippy Park, Landsborough child on bike

Beyond beginner skills?

With a wide range of skate and BMX parks across the Sunshine Coast, there's plenty on offer for older kids looking to push their skills, connect with friends and enjoy active outdoor fun. Explore our 29 skate parks and our pump tracks (Sugar Bag Road and Forestwood Drive Park) each offering unique features and challenges for all different skill levels.

Something for everyone

Our Sunshine Coast community has access to more than 375 playgrounds, 29 skate parks, two pump tracks and so much more.

For an aerial view or to locate park facilities, visit Sunshine Coast Council’s website and search “Beaches and Park Directory” which includes an interactive map.

 

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