The Slippery Slope – Gannons Park
Have you ever cycled in Peakhurst. If not then this post will come as a surprise. A few months ago I saw that the council was building a wide smooth concrete path down a hill with a good slope in a neglected part of Gannons Park. I thought, wait till the skateboarders see that.
Well I saw it today and it looks like it needs ski tows to bring the kids up. Its about a 750 m long with dual winding paths. The only downside was the gum trees have left a lot of small sticks on the paths. I am just letting you know if your kids feel like a bit of snow skiing in the suburbs. Check that they have bigger wheels, the small scooters may have trouble with the sticks. They will come home tired and thats a good result in the summer holidays.
Update November 2020: Gannons Park recieved another a facelift. What a park this becoming
Photos are here >>
See the purple trail in Gannons Park here >>
The Oatley Area is at the southern end of the Bankstown area
Love this kinda local infrastructure win. That 750m dual winding path setup sounds perfect for building confidence on slopes without the usual park hazards. The stick debris issue is real tho, especially after wind, but bigger wheels defintely handle it better. Used to take my niece to similar sloped paths in Melbourne and the fatigue factor was perfect for tiring out energetic kids.