COOLUM will soon be home to a new sports facility with a pump track set to take shape within the Lions and Norrie Job Park, which is located adjacent to the northern end of the Coolum Caravan Park.

As part of Sunshine Coast Council upgrades for the park, Council has engaged a specialist contractor to finalise the design for the specialist track, which is jointly funded by Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government.

A pump track is a fun, looping track made up of smooth bumps, rollers and turns, and instead of pedalling, riders use an up-and-down body motion to build and maintain speed, known as “pumping”.

Sunshine Coast Council Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said the community’s enthusiasm had helped shape the park, which should be completed and open for the community by the end of September 2026.

“Our community told us loud and clear that they wanted a pump track that delivered excitement, challenge and fun, and it’s great to see construction now about to begin,” Cr Suarez said.

“By engaging a specialist contractor, we’re ensuring this track will be built to a high standard and will reflect the ideas and aspirations local riders shared with us.”

Pump tracks are designed for everyone with bikes, scooters and skateboards all welcome.

Riders of different ages and skill levels can use the same track at the same time, which makes them great places for families, friends and the wider community to come together and be active.

Construction of the track will begin once landscaping works are completed and the final track design receives approval. Park upgrades are scheduled to start this May and are expected to be finished by late September 2026.

Other improvements will include an additional BBQ shelter, better path connections, upgraded fitness station, a shade sail and spaces that will link the pump track to the rest of the park.

Community-led design  
Late last year, Council released a draft pump track concept plan that was met with strong support. Community feedback called for features such as taller jumps and pumps, crossover opportunities and jumpable lines, coastal-inspired coloured line markings, higher drop-ins for greater speed and tabletop jumps.

Cr Suarez said the pump track would add fresh energy to the recently upgraded park.

“This new track will complement the basketball half-court and other improvements, giving young people and families another active reason to visit Coolum Beach and enjoy the park,” Cr Suarez said.

Sunshine Coast locals can already get a feel for how popular pump tracks are at Sugar Bag Road Town Reserve in Caloundra West and Forestwood Drive Park in Buderim, where riders of all ages enjoy the thrill of rolling, pumping and flowing around the track.