Wollongong skaters, scooters and BMX riders are a step closer to enjoying two new facilities with Council formally inviting tenders for the design and construction of parks at Thirroul and the city centre.
Key points:
- Tenders are being invited for the design and construction of two new skateparks
- The projects are to be delivered in this financial year.
- Tenders are open until 20 October
Council endorsed MacCabe Park and WF Jackson Park as locations for the new skate parks in December 2025 following a public exhibition process showing strong community support for both sites.
MacCabe Park was identified as the best location for the regional-scale skate facility in the city centre due to its accessibility, security via visibility and proximity to public transport and community facilities.
The eastern location site (Site 2) was chosen as the preferred option of four, with subsequent community feedback describing it as convenient, family friendly, with the potential to activate a currently under-utilised area.
The approximately 1500m2 skate park will be a regional facility to complement Wollongong's existing network of local and district skate parks. It will cater for beginner, intermediate and advanced level skaters.
The facility will have the capacity to host major competitions and events. It will also contribute to broader activation of the Park and CBD with water refill stations, bicycle parking and spectator/supervision areas included within the scope.
Other objectives outlined in the tender documents include providing a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for people of all ages, including for women and girls, to help foster social connection and positive youth engagement.
These objectives are also outlined in the Thirroul skate park tender which will be a district-scale (approximately 600-800m2) facility catering primarily for beginner and intermediate skill levels.
Acting Lord Mayor of Wollongong Councillor David Brown said Council is excited to progress plans for the skate parks that the community has long called for.
"The desire to see these facilities delivered has been well established over many years, particularly in the city centre," Cr Brown said.
"This has been a lengthy process, sites for both skate parks were chosen following extensive community consultation, and there's a clear appetite to see these facilities delivered.
"Negative perceptions of skate parks are a thing of the past. It only takes a passing glance at any of the parks across our suburbs to see they are well-used and highly valued spaces for people of all ages.
"Opportunities for recreation and community connection are something we want to provide and it's very pleasing that we've now moved to the tender stage.
"We look forward to further engagement with the community on both skate parks when we reach the design phase."
The open tender period for both skate parks runs until 20 October. Construction for both facilities is programmed for delivery within the current financial year.
When completed, the new skate parks will add to Council's existing network of skate parks that includes Helensburgh, Fairy Meadow, Unanderra, Port Kembla, Berkeley and West Dapto.
You can sign up for updates on both skate park projects via Council's engagement page .
