About the Project

A pump track is a circuit of rollers, banked turns (berms) and features designed to be ridden completely by riders “pumping” — generating momentum by up and down body movements, instead of pedalling or pushing. Pump tracks provide new challenges as riders increase their skills and speed, are relatively simple to use, cater to a wide variety of rider skill levels and can be used by bike riders, skateboarders, scooters and roller bladers.

This new pump track, designed and constructed by Common Ground Trails, is the first stage of the upgrade to Wollombi Park. Common Ground Trails specialise in mountain bike trails and pump tracks, boasting a team of experienced, skilled and talented landscape artists, urban designers and trail builders who collaborate to deliver outstanding results.

The work crews are also passionate mountain bikers and track users who aim to infuse each project with their enthusiasm. The work is exciting, fast paced, challenging and fun, enhances community well-being and helps to create outdoor enthusiasts and environmental stewards.

This project was proudly funded by the NSW Government’s Places to Play Program in association with Muswellbrook Shire Council and Common Ground Trails.

The Places to Play Program helps to increase equitable access to public open space through an investment in projects that provide for adventure, nature and water-based play activities such as mountain biking, scooter and skate places and pump tracks and supports investment in nature and water play spaces to promote recreation and connection with nature for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

Project Update 3/07/2024

The pump track is almost completed! Final tasks, including line marking and landscaping, are underway, with practical completion and handover expected soon.