A hidden jumps and pump track underneath CityLink as part of the new West Gate Tunnel Project off Footscray Rd in Docklands is supporting the next generation
of riders.
The jumps park opened in late 2025 and has quickly become a popular spot for skateboarders and riders of all ages and skill levels. The space has something for everyone, combining jumps, skills and pump tracks that cater to beginners and more experienced riders.
The pump track is part of the state government’s newly completed West Gate Tunnel Project. The fresh track has transformed the underutilised space beneath CityLink into a high-quality recreation hub, while helping to take thousands of trucks off local streets.
The jumps park features four bike tracks, including a BMX pump track, a trail with box jumps and two BMX pump circuits. You can expect to ride across several dips and curves along the tracks, with a few benches surrounding the park for spectators to view the new landscaping.
“Opening this during the school holidays is perfect timing – it gives kids the chance to get outside, try the jumps and tracks, and enjoy a space that’s been built for them and their community,” Footscray MLA Katie Hall said.
The West Gate Tunnel Project has seamlessly connected this new pump track to Melbourne’s broader cycling network. A newly built ramp and bridge over Moonee Ponds Creek now allows locals from the inner west, Docklands and the city to easily access the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail and the new Dixon Veloway from the pump track.
These connecting upgrades complement the completion of the Federation Trail extension, which features a new walking and cycling bridge over the Williamstown Rd exit of the West Gate Freeway.
The bridge connects the Federation Trail to the new Hyde St ramps, creating a safer and more direct route for people walking and riding in Melbourne’s west.
The West Gate Tunnel Project has delivered enormous benefits for the inner west, and this new jumps park is a great example of what the project offers beyond the tunnel itself, Ms Hall said.
The government added that the project had delivered close to nine hectares of new parks and wetlands, replacing previously closed-off industrial land as open spaces for communities to enjoy.
More than 14km of new and upgraded walking and cycling paths have also been provided.
The pump track is located in West Melbourne under the CityLink. You can use the ramp and bridge over Moonee Ponds Creek or the Dixon Veloway for easiest access to the track. •