Inclusive for Every Age and Ability

A pump track is one of the few outdoor spaces designed for everyone. It’s perfect for:

• young children on balance bikes

• teenagers on scooters and skateboards

• BMX riders

• adults wanting low‑impact exercise

• older residents staying active

It’s a place where the whole community can ride, play and build confidence together.

Low Maintenance, High Impact

Pump tracks are incredibly efficient community facilities. They need:

• very little maintenance

• no staff

• no electricity

• no specialist equipment

That makes them one of the most cost‑effective recreation spaces a council can build.

A Boost for Health and Wellbeing

Pump tracks encourage:

• physical activity

• balance and coordination

• outdoor play

• mental wellbeing

Because they’re used by all ages, they deliver big public‑health benefits for a very small ongoing cost.

Why Canterbury Needs One

Canterbury is poorly served compared to many parts of the UK, where pump tracks have become a standard feature in parks and community spaces. Across the country, towns and cities of all sizes now have modern, all‑weather pump tracks that support families, young people and adults.

In Canterbury district, however, there is no modern, surfaced pump track suitable for scooters, skateboards, balance bikes and BMX riders of all abilities. This leaves a clear gap in safe, inclusive outdoor facilities for children, teenagers and adults alike.

A new pump track would bring Canterbury in line with what many other UK communities already enjoy — a high‑quality, all‑ages space that supports health, activity and community life.