FAQs

Feedback from user groups has suggested that the dirt jumps at Goolwa Skate Park could be improved.  Over time, informal trail building and maintenance have altered the original design, affecting ride quality, sustainability, and safety. To address this, Council has engaged a professional trail builder to, enhancing the rider experience, build a sustainable, low-maintenance jumps line and reducing rider risk.  

The jump line direction will remain the same, but the jumps themselves will be reshaped for smoother, safer progression. A completely new “return line” featuring pumping rollers is proposed, allowing riders to maintain momentum and flow back to the starting ramp.

This return line addresses a current issue where riders exit the jump area in multiple directions, which has contributed to topsoil loosening and erosion. A designated return route will also create a more enjoyable, structured ride experience.

Refer to the Project Proposal for more details.

Safety is a core consideration of this renewal project. Key safety features include:

• Concept plan developed with clearly defined safety outcomes
• Construction by a professional trail builder with experience in IMBA-compliant trail building 
• Safe and familiar features, appropriate to rider skill levels
• Predictable trail flow to support learning and skill progression
• Tabletop-style jumps only (no gap jumps) for beginner and intermediate lines
• Adequate spacing between features to allow rider recovery 
• Directional signage and skill level markers to help riders navigate the trail
• Pre-handover trail testing by the contractor as part of quality assurance.