Moonee Ponds is a vibrant inner-city suburb located northwest of Melbourne’s CBD, known for its popular attractions like the Puckle Street Shopping District, Queen’s Park, and the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail.
The Trail Collective took on the role of lead consultant to enhance an existing space, aligning it with contemporary trends and community expectations. Situated in a local residential area, the design utilised the existing footprint of the old facility.
Despite the limited space, we implemented creative and strategic design solutions to create an upgraded area that accommodates all park users. The outcome is a design that promotes plenty of open space, including areas for passive recreation, accessible playgrounds, and walking paths, ensuring a harmonious environment for the community to co-exist and enjoy.
This upgrade enriches the local landscape with an exciting off-road riding experience, easily accessible from the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail, as well as nearby parking and roads. The design features include interconnected concrete pathways, stairs, an up-ramp, and balustrades leading to the start mound. Additionally, amenities such as drinking fountains, waste management stations, bike repair facilities, public irrigation hose reels, and bench seating were incorporated, ensuring the successful activation of the space for community enjoyment.
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Client – City of Moonee Valley
Build style – Bike Park
Skill level – Beginner and Intermediate
Community engagement – Community direction and engagement
Location – Fanny Street Reserve, Moonee Ponds, Victoria, Australia
