THE YARDS BIKE PARK
Landers Street Recreation and Riding Precinct
The Yards Bike Park is now on public exhibition.
The Development Application for The Yards is being formally assessed by Tenterfield Shire Council, and the community now has an opportunity to make submissions through the official public exhibition process.
We've heard plenty of support for The Yards from local families, riders, businesses and visitors. If you support the project, now is the time to put that support formally on the record.
You don't need to write an essay. A few genuine sentences about why you support The Yards and what you think it will bring to Tenterfield are enough.
SUPPORT THE YARDS
Not sure what to write?
Use this as a starting point and tell Council what The Yards means to you:
RE: DA 2026.083 – The Yards Bike Park
I am writing to express my support for the Development Application for The Yards Bike Park at the Landers Street Recreation Area.
I support The Yards because [tell Council what matters to you].
I believe the project will be a positive addition to Tenterfield and support the approval of the Development Application.
Kind regards,
[Your name]
Some things you might want to talk about:
More opportunities for local kids and youth families.
Recreation and active spaces for families.
Helping riders build skills and confidence.
Making better use of the Landers Street site.
Supporting tourism and local businesses.
Creating opportunities for community and sporting events.
Encouraging active lifestyles.
What having The Yards would mean to you or your family.
THE CONCEPT
The Yards Bike Park is designed as a community recreation precinct and welcomes all wheeled users - including bikes, scooters, skateboards, skates and adaptive equipment.
At its heart is a purpose-built, progressive riding precinct featuring a skills track, jump lines and beginner riding areas. Surrounding these are community spaces, landscaped spectator areas, shelters and supporting facilities.
The design has also been developed to reflect Tenterfield's unique character, incorporating elements that celebrate the region while creating a distinctive community gathering space.
The broader vision also includes a future event pavilion and flexible community event space on the north of the site, creating opportunities for markets, festivals, live music, cycling events and other community activities as future funding becomes available.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE YARDS?
The Yards Bike Park has been designed as a precinct that brings together riding, recreation and community.
Skills Track & Session Trails
The Skills Track is the heart of The Yards, where riders can choose different lines, link features together, practise techniques and progress at their own pace.
Rollers, berms and signature ride-through features create an engaging experience that can be enjoyed by everyone. The Skills Track welcomes all wheeled users, including bikes, scooters, skateboards, skates and adaptive equipment.
The precinct also includes a removable airbag jump to support coaching, demonstrations, events and advanced rider training.
Progressive Jump Lines
Three purpose-built jump lines provide opportunities for riders to safely build skills and confidence over time.
Separate Beginner (Green), Intermediate (Blue) and Advanced (Black) lines allow riders to choose features that match their experience, creating a clear progression pathway from first jumps through to competition-level riding.
Bike Playground
A dedicated beginner area provides younger children and first-time riders with a fun, low-pressure place to build confidence.
Small rollers, gentle turns and playful riding features introduce basic riding skills before riders progress to the larger Skills Track and Progressive Jump Lines.
The playground includes informal gathering spaces where families, friends and young riders can mee.
Community Facilities
Supporting facilities include shelters, seating, picnic areas, an amenities block, bike wash facilities and landscaped gathering spaces, creating a welcoming environment for riders, families and spectators.
These facilities support everyday use of the precinct, making it comfortable and accessible for the whole community.
Events & Festivals
The masterplan includes a multi-purpose pavilion and adjoining event space, creating opportunities for a wide range of community events (pavilion subject to future funding).
The space has been planned to host markets, live music, youth events, food festivals, community events, presentations and cycling events.
Together with the bike park, it creates opportunities for new events, new experiences and a more vibrant community.
Accessibility & Inclusivity
The Yards is designed to welcome riders of all abilities. Trails throughout the precinct, including the Skills Track and Progressive Jump Lines, are designed to be suitable for adaptive riders
Facilities have been designed with the same commitment to inclusion, including accessible pathways, viewing areas and amenities, and all-abilities access to the Bike Playground - ensuring the whole community can enjoy The Yards, whether riding, watching or gathering
FAQs
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Existing riding facilities at the Youth Precinct in Tenterfield provide a good introduction to riding, but they don't offer the size, progression or diversity needed to support long-term skill development or attract major events.
The Yards Bike Park has been designed to complement existing facilities by providing beginner through to advanced riding opportunities in one location, while also creating a broader recreation precinct for the community.
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Located just 1km from the town centre, the former Landers Street Hockey Fields are already designated for recreation and connected to the shared recreation path along Tenterfield Creek, with easy road access.
Its size, relatively flat topography and history as hockey fields make it well suited to a regional riding precinct while complementing nearby facilities including the showgrounds, Federation Park sports fields, Rotary Park playground, Shirley Park and the swimming pool.
Together, these facilities help position Tenterfield as one of Australia's most diverse regional recreation and adventure destinations.
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The design has been shaped by three key principles: progression, place and longevity. Every element of The Yards - from the playground to the jump lines - is built around giving riders a clear pathway to grow, from beginners (green) to experienced (black) riders.
Granite features, natural earth forms and agricultural elements have been thoughtfully incorporated throughout the precinct, creating a distinctive bike park that reflects the character of the region.
Materials and construction methods have also been carefully selected to create a facility that is attractive, durable and practical to maintain over the long term.
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The Yards Bike Park is being delivered through funding from the Australian Government's Growing Regions Program.
Once complete, ongoing operations and maintenance of the precinct will be managed by Angry Bull Trails as part of its broader trail network and recreation precinct.
The project forms part of Angry Bull Trails' broader vision to create world-class riding experiences, youth employment opportunities and community recreation facilities in Tenterfield.
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A detailed Flood Impact Assessment has been completed.
The bike park has been specifically designed to be flood resilient. Earth mounding, berms and carefully designed drainage infrastructure help manage the movement of floodwater through the site while ensuring the development does not increase flood impacts on surrounding infrastructure.
The assessment demonstrates that the proposed mitigation measures maintain appropriate flood behaviour while creating a safe and functional recreation precinct.
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The design retains significant existing trees wherever possible and includes additional landscaping and planting throughout the precinct. Detailed tree management will form part of the final design and construction process.
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The design incorporates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, creating an open, welcoming space with clear sightlines throughout the precinct.
Shelters, seating areas and gathering spaces are located to encourage regular community use and passive surveillance, while elevated viewing areas provide natural oversight of the riding features.
Together, these elements help create a safe, active public space that encourages community ownership and discourages anti-social behaviour.
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Ongoing operations and maintenance will be the responsibility of Angry Bull Trails and form part of the organisation's long-term operational and social enterprise model.
ABT will manage ongoing operations and maintenance once complete, and long-term maintenance has been incorporated into Angry Bull Trails' operational planning to help ensure the precinct remains safe, functional and enjoyable for years to come.
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The Yards has been designed as a public recreation precinct where people can continue to walk, relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The southern section of the site will become an active riding area, so off-leash dogs will no longer be appropriate within the bike park itself for the safety of both riders and animals.
The northern section of the site will continue to provide open space for the community.
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The Development Application has now been lodged with Tenterfield Shire Council.
Once approved, the project will move into detailed design before construction begins. Stage One will deliver the southern riding precinct, while the event pavilion and entertainment precinct remain part of the longer-term vision as future funding becomes available.
Construction is expected to begin following approval, with anticipated completion of The Yards Bike Park anticipated in the first half of 2027.
DESIGNED FOR THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
The Yards is about creating an active, welcoming community space alongside the bike park.
The proposal includes public toilets, shade and seating, drinking water, accessible pathways, landscaping and additional tree planting. The northern section of the site remains open space, and the precinct connects directly with Tenterfield's shared pathway network.
The design also incorporates lighting, passive surveillance and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles to help create a safe, well-used public space.
We want young people to have places where they can be active, spend time together and build skills in a positive environment.
SUPPORT THE YARDS
If you support The Yards, make sure your voice is part of the formal public exhibition process.