Emerald is a town located in the Central Highlands region of Queensland. It’s situated in the Bowen Basin, which is a major coal-producing area in Australia. The town’s economy is closely tied to mining, and it serves as a hub for both agriculture and resource extraction.
In addition to its mining activities, the Central Highlands region, including Emerald is known for their investments in skatepark infrastructure. The shire appreciates the advantages that skateparks offer to the community and has spent large on a number of skate facilities in the region.
The Emerald Skatepark features a large smooth concrete surface with a bunch of transition features in an open-flow arrangement. Obstacles include banks, a spine, quarters, a 1/4 bowl, a ledge and a mini ramp. A fun park to roll around and streach your legs.
Acacia Ridge Skatepark
Also referred to as Acadia Ridge Plaza and Acadia Ridge Outdoor Youth Space, the Acadia Ridge Skatepark replaces the previous skatepark with a street-oriantated park. The skatepark features a bunch of banks, slappy curbs and rails. The skatepark is joined in with a...
Sunnybank Bowl
The old-school Sunnybank Bowl in Sunnybank, Brisbane, can be found next to the Pengana Playground. The skatepark was once just the bowl, although it has been updated over the years and currently boasts a fun mini ramp. The mini ramp is made out of concrete and is much...
D.M. Henderson Pump Track
The new tar pump track in D.M. Henderson Park is a fantastic multipurpose facility. The tar surface is smooth, and the humps, bumps and corners are significant enough to generate some serious speed. There are different lines and loops to navigate to mix things up,...
