The Ryde area is packed with parks that feature scooter and bike tracks—some purpose-built with street signs and roundabouts, others offering wide open paths perfect for cruising.
Whether you’re looking for a fenced-in area for your toddler or a longer path for your confident rider, this list has you covered. Here’s our updated guide to local parks with scooter and bike tracks, based on the latest playground upgrades across the district.
Ryde Park, Ryde
Blaxland Rd, Ryde
This one’s a local favourite for a reason! Ryde Park features a fully fenced bike and scooter track complete with traffic lights, stop signs, a roundabout, and pedestrian crossings. It’s ideal for toddlers learning the ropes or primary schoolers who love imaginative play. There’s also a playground, café, and toilets onsite.
Strathfield Park, Strathfield
Cnr Homebush Road and Chalmers Road, Strathfield
A seriously impressive all-abilities playground with a purpose-built street-style scooter track, complete with road markings and signage. There’s loads of space to ride, plus toilets, BBQs, and shaded seating areas.
Boronia Park, Epping
37 Bridge St, Epping
This park is a family favourite for so many reasons. Yes, it has a scooter/bike track but also has various playgrounds to suit different aged kids, toilets, BBQ facilities, great shade, soft fall ground.
Learn more in our Park Spotlight.
Bicentennial Park, Concord West
Bicentennial Drive, Concord West. Entry via Australia Avenue
A standout scooter/bike setup featuring a mini traffic town – with roundabouts, street signs and road lines! Ideal for little ones learning road safety in a fun way.
Buffalo Creek Reserve, Hunters Hill
Pittwater Road, Hunters Hill
This scooter track comes complete with stop signs, lanes and other fun features. Best of all, parking is no longer metered!
Darvall Park, Denistone
Chatham Road, Denistone
This park has a playground with shade sail, toilets, BBQ facilities and of course the bike/scooter track. Um hello.. convenience, family entertainment and all the facilities rolled into one!
Learn more here.
Eric Primrose Reserve, Rydalmere
John Street, Rydalmere
This great little track has roundabouts and speed humps, and a playground to boot! There’s shade, a BBQ area, views of the river and a toilet. Winning!
Jason Place Reserve, North Rocks
Jason Place, North Rocks
The newest learn to ride scooter/ bike track is at Jason Place Reserve. You’ll also find some lovely wooden play equipment and swings at this sweet little playground.
Jim Walsh Park, Eastwood
Graham Avenue, Eastwood
Jim Walsh Park has a big scooter/bike track with some minor slopes to get some speed, so it’s great for older kids. It has lots of big trees providing shade, a creek, a playground, BBQs, toilets and lots of grass to play on. It’s actually perfect for parties!
Learn more in our Park Spotlight.
Lions Park
Victoria Road, West Ryde
Whilst on Victoria Road, the front of the park that faces Victoria Road is fenced and parking/main access is from Shaftsbury Road. There is a great range of play equipment here plus a very flat cycle/scooter path for the kids.
Learn more in our Park Spotlight.
Morrison Bay Park
Morrison Road, Putney
Down by Parramatta River in Putney, you will find Morrison Bay Park. While there are some swings, it’s mainly a sports field that has a great path for bike riding and scootering.
Learn more here.
Pioneer Park, Marsfield
Balaclava Road, Marsfield
Pioneer Park is mainly a sports field with an older playground but it does have a scooter/bike track as well as BBQs, picnic areas and toilets.
Learn more here.
River Park, Ermington
Arista Way, Ermington
River Park (listed as Arista Way Park on Google) is a sweet little park amid a very large reserve in Ermington along Parramatta River, with views across to Olympic Park. You can sit on the water’s edge and watch the ferries go by or play in the playground or scooter/cycle along the straight and flat cycle/walkway!
We wrote more about it here.
Yamble Reserve
Quarry Road, Ryde
One of the most popular parks in the area and rightfully so! It’s a fenced park with shaded areas, lots of equipment, including the famous flying fox and water pump at the sand area! Around the playground is the scooter/bike track – there are some minor hills but a family fave for more reasons than one!
Learn more in our Park Spotlight.
More Great Parks for Riding and Scooting
- Blenheim Park, North Ryde – Gentle shared paths and open spaces perfect for scooting or biking.
- Peel Park, Gladesville – A pretty pathway winds around the grassy field beside the playground, with BBQs and toilets nearby.
- Lardelli Park, Putney – A quiet, scenic loop beside the pond and playground, ideal for relaxed morning rides.
- Anzac Park, West Ryde – Features a fun, scooter-friendly circuit as part of its recent upgrade, plus modern play equipment.
- Arthur Phillip Park, Northmead – A dedicated scooter and bike track is built into the inclusive playground design.
- Meadowbank Park, Meadowbank – A long, flat riverside path forming part of the Parramatta Valley Cycleway. Ideal for confident riders and family rides.
Tips for Scooter Adventures
- Pack a helmet – always!
- Early mornings or late afternoons are best for avoiding heat and crowds.
- Scooter + picnic combo – many of these parks have BBQs, toilets, and shaded areas, making them perfect for a longer visit.
- Fenced vs open – younger riders will feel more secure in fenced areas like Ryde Park, Yamble Reserve and Peel Park.