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Find out about cycling, trail bike riding and BMX tracks in Brisbane. Ride around the city for fun, fitness or transport.

A boy on a BMX bike at BMX skills open day Murarrie Recreation Reserve.

Cycling in Brisbane

Brisbane’s well-connected network of bikeways, shared pathways and bike facilities make travelling around the city on 2 wheels a breeze.

Head outdoors for a leisurely ride by the river, around the city’s bustling urban areas or through a natural reserve, wetland or forest.

Go on a ride to improve your fitness, strengthen your muscles and keep your heart healthy. You’ll boost your energy, improve your mental clarity and feel less stressed along the way.

You can also ride as an active, low-cost way to commute. Swap the car for a bike to avoid traffic congestion, save money on fuel and reduce your carbon footprint. 

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Sports and leisure

Brisbane bikeways

Brisbane bikeways

Put on your helmet, grab your water bottle and enjoy Brisbane's many popular bikeways.

Discover parks, barbecue facilities and stunning scenery along your route.

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A guide to riding in Brisbane

Cycling Brisbane’s Riding in Brisbane has everything you need to know about getting around the city on your bike.

BMX tracks

Learn how to ride off-road, improve your skills or get ready for your next competition at a BMX track near you.

More than 20 Council parks across Brisbane feature BMX facilities, including dirt tracks and jumps.

Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The Gap

Location: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, 89 Payne Road, The Gap

Amazons Place Park, Sinnamon Park

Location: Amazons Place Park, 60 Thomas Macleod Avenue, Sinnamon Park

Arbor Street Park, Ferny Grove

Location: Arbor Street Park, 1200 Samford Road, Ferny Grove

Bowman Park, Bardon

Location: Bowman Park, 247 Simpsons Road, Bardon

Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Fitzgibbon

Location: Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Corner of Telegraph Road and Lemke Road, Fitzgibbon

Bridge Street Park, Red Hill

Location: Bridge Street Park, 39 Bridge Street, Red Hill

C.A. O'Sullivan Park, Acacia Ridge

Location: C.A. O'Sullivan Park, 1367 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge

Chelmer Recreation Reserve, Chelmer

Location: Chelmer Recreation Reserve, 83 Oxley Road, Chelmer

Coolabah Crescent Park, Bridgeman Downs

Location: Coolabah Crescent Park, 27A Coolabah Crescent, Bridgeman Downs

D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor

Location: D.M. Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor

Goodwin Park, Yeronga

Location: Goodwin Park, 230 Brisbane Corso, Yeronga

Greenways Esplanade Park, Parkinson

Location: Greenways Esplanade Park, 30 Greenways Esplanade, Parkinson

Kianawah Road Park (no. 330), Wynnum West

Location: Kianawah Road Park, 1908 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West

Mercer Park, Kedron

Location: Mercer Park, 100 Fifth Avenue, Kedron

Monier Road Park (nos. 44-84), Darra

Location: Monier Road Park (nos. 44-84), 52 Monier Road, Darra

Muriel Avenue Park, Moorooka

Location: Muriel Avenue Park, 70 Muriel Avenue, Moorooka

Newcomb Park, Riverhills

Location: Newcomb Park, 529 Sumners Road, Riverhills

Nudgee Recreation Reserve, Nudgee

Location: Nudgee Recreation Reserve, 290 Elliott Road, Nudgee

Robert Mitchell Park, Sunnybank Hills

Location: Robert Mitchell Park, 126 Ryhill Road, Sunnybank Hills

Ross Park, Nundah

Location: Ross Park, 1018 Sandgate Road, Nundah

Shand Street Park (No.100), Stafford

Location: Shand Street Park (No.100), 100 Shand Street, Stafford

Sunset Park

Location: Sunset Park, 105 Barnett Road, Bardon

Teralba Park, Everton Park

Location: Teralba Park, 120 Pullen Road, Everton Park (located next to car park on Gordon Parade)

Wittonga Park, The Gap

Location: Wittonga Park, 98 Hilder Road, The Gap

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Protect habitat

You're not allowed to build tracks in Council parks or natural areas. This can create danger for other park users and damage protected vegetation and wildlife habitat. 

If you see unauthorised track construction, report it to Council.

Riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Hop on an electric bike (e-bike) or electric scooter (e-scooter) for a fun, efficient and low-energy way to travel around Brisbane.

Explore the city, commute to work or get some light exercise on 2 e-wheels.

You can ride e-bikes and e-scooters on the city’s bikeways, footpaths, shared pathways and bike lanes.

Find out more about e-mobility devices in Brisbane.

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Note

Make sure you understand the rules and signage for bikeways and pathways.

Motorbike riding 

All motorbikes, including trail bikes and dirt bikes, are prohibited in Council parks and natural areas. This helps to protect our local community, wildlife and environment.

Make sure you ride responsibly and follow the rules when exploring Brisbane on your bike.

You can ride your motorbike, trail bike or dirt bike off-road:

Make sure you wear appropriate safety gear, clothing and footwear.

Learn more about where to ride trail bikes.

Council and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) enforce motorbike offences in parks and natural spaces.

Penalties apply to noisy, dangerous or illegal riding, including fines and bike confiscation.

Council:

  • patrols parks and natural areas with QPS
  • issues on-the-spot fines to offenders.

QPS:

  • apprehends, arrests and penalises people riding illegally
  • confiscates and impounds vehicles that create unnecessary noise or smoke
  • regulates unlicensed drivers, driver behaviour and unregistered and unroadworthy motorbikes.

Careless and unlawful riding can create dust, erosion, noise, bushfire and safety issues.

You can report riding in parks and natural areas by phone or online.

Include important details about the offence, including the:

  • location, date and time
  • bike colour and registration
  • rider description and helmet colour.
By phone

Report offences to the relevant organisation.

  • Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
  • Policelink on 131 444 for non-urgent issues (e.g. if the offence is not happening now, is not life-threatening or if there is no likelihood of the suspected offenders still being in the area).
  • Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (for anonymous calls).
Online

Use the online form to report motorbike riding in parks and natural spaces.

Report an offence