Keeping Our Young Riders on Track – Temporary Return to Happy Valley BMX
BMX is more than just a sport for the young riders in our community — it's a way to stay healthy, build friendships, and be part of something positive. For many of these kids, it’s their passion.
Until recently, the Happy Valley BMX Club (the Club) trained and raced at the Happy Valley BMX track. In late 2021, they moved to the new Sam Willoughby BMX Facility on Majors Road. Unfortunately, due to severe cracking in the track surface, parts of the facility can’t be used right now. Repairs are planned, but the full track won’t be ready until early 2026. That means many children currently don’t have a safe, suitable place to train or race.
To support these young athletes, council is working with the Club to temporarily bring them back to the Happy Valley BMX track. The Club is taking responsibility for some minor works to get the track ready — most of the infrastructure is still in place and can be used again.
The track will remain open for community use, and the Club is proposing to train after hours, with exclusive use on 10 planned event days between August and early December. This includes nine local events and one state-level series race. Refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for details of the event dates and times.
Council is proposing to grant a short-term licence for the days and times of use to support this temporary arrangement, and this is supported by Happy Valley Sports Park, AusCycling – the peak body for BMX, and Erin Thompson MP. Council would like to hear from the community to help shape the conditions of that agreement. Your input will help ensure the track serves both the community and these young riders who rely on it to stay active, connected, and doing what they love.
Ways to provide feedback:
Complete the short survey below
Email: mail@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au
Post: City of Onkaparinga, PO Box 1, Noarlunga Centre SA 5168
Deliver: To any Council Customer Service Centre
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