Junction Skate and BMX Park
Location: 387 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn East.
Public transport: Tram 70 or 75 to stop 38 (Hastings Street).
Junction Skate and BMX Park is a youth focused facility where families, children and the whole community can get active. The facility opened in November 2000 and was resurfaced in 2011. The park consists of a double spine bowl and street course.
The facility opens from dawn until dusk and is managed by the YMCA on behalf of the City of Boroondara. Our aim is to provide a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment for all.
Staffed hours of operation
Staff are on hand during staffed hours of operation to ensure the facility is maintained and supervised to appropriate standards. All staff are trained in first aid and will provide assistance if you are injured or in emergency situations. In the incidence of wet or extreme weather please note the facility will be closed.
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Winter
(April–September) |
Summer
(October–March) |
| Monday to Friday |
3.30pm–5.30pm |
4pm–6pm |
| Weekends |
11am–4pm |
11am–4pm |
| School Holidays |
11am–4pm |
11am–5pm |
| Public Holidays |
11am–4pm |
11am–5pm |
Note: the facility is not staffed on weekdays between 1 June and the 31 August.
Programs and lessons
Find out more about what's on at the Junction Skatepark:
Bookings are essential for all these programs.
Birthday parties
Birthday party sessions are available, which includes barbecue, marquee and a one hour learn to ride workshop.
Cost: $70 per booking.
For more information or to make a booking, contact the Junction Skate and BMX Park.
Contact us
Hill 'n' Dale BMX Park
Location: Summerhill Road, Glen Iris.
Public transport access: bus route or train to Ashburton.
Hill 'n' Dale BMX Park is a youth and family focused facility with a twin course of bumps with a rubberised surface suited to a range of skill levels.
Please note that it is a non-supervised facility, open from dawn to dusk.
Markham Reserve hard surface play space
Location: Victory Boulevard, Ashburton.
Public transport access: train to Alamein station.
Markham Reserve hard surface play space includes three small ramps and a fun box, located within the new developed playground which opened in 2011.
The space is suitable for beginner BMX, scooter and skateboard riders.
Skate and BMX Strategy
You can download and find out more about City of Boroondara's Skate and BMX strategy in two parts here: