Skate parks
Council provides skateparks at various locations and runs school holiday competitions at selected locations throughout the region:
- Bucasia Skatepark
- John Breen Skatepark
- Kemmis Park
- Mirani Skatepark
- Sarina Skatepark
- Slade Point Skatepark
- Walkerston Skatepark
Bucasia Skatepark
Located in front of Hibiscus shopping centre on Mackay-Bucasia Road, Bucasia.
- Nearby public toilets at the shopping centre
- Drinking fountain
John Breen Skatepark
Corner of Malcomson and Glenpark Street, North Mackay.
- Nearby public toilets
- Drinking fountain
- Lighting
- Oldest regional skatepark
Kemmis Park
Corner of Milton and George Streets, South Mackay.
- Drinking fountain
- Limited lighting
- Council runs a skateboard competition here every year
Mirani Skatepark
Located in George Johnson Park, Caroline Street, Mirani, adjacent to Eungella Road.
- Nearby public toilets
- Close to community hall and half court basketball court
- Only skate facility in the Pioneer Valley
- Compact design
- Family friendly zone
Sarina Skatepark
Located behind council building on Broad Street, Sarina.
- Nearby public toilets
- Drinking fountain
- Lighting
Slade Point Skatepark
Corner of Wren Street and The Esplanade, Slade Point.
- Water fountain
- Council runs a yearly skateboard competition called ‘The Sladie Slaughter’
Walkerston Skatepark
Called the Luke Payne Memorial Skatepark and located on Kellys Road, Walkerston.
- Water fountain
- Council runs yearly skateboard competitions in Walkerston and a perpetual trophy is donated by the Payne family every year
