A BMX pump track has been proposed for Garden CIty Reserve, which is a beautiful open "passive" green space used daily for family picnics, dog walkers,  solitude seekers and young children playing in the dragon play ground area.

As per City of Port Phillip information, "an asphalt track is being proposed to maximise safety and provide a variety of riding opportunities for bike and scooter riders and skateboarders of all abilities."

This seems dangerous to promote such a track next to a children's playground.  The track is likely to see users riding at high speed, chasing each other in the area, and again this is not conducive near to children playing and family picnics.  The track could become a hang out area similar to the skate board park under Graham St.

During COVID-19 lockdowns, a local Port Melbourne community built a BMX track at RF Julier Reserve. The track was removed for public safety, and Council received a petition for it to be maintained. In response, Council is proposing to build a BMX pump track within the local area.

If you don't want Garden City Reserve to become home to this track, please sign this petition.