Our Vibe team look after an array of youth precincts, including skate and BMX parks, across the Gold Coast. There are a heap of cool events on offer from skate, bmx, photography, stand up paddle boarding and more. Check out the events calendar or activities listing below for more information.
Vibe Youth Holiday Program
September Holiday Program coming soon
8 to 17 years
Free or low cost activities
Get into the Vibe these school holidays! This program has been designed for young people aged 8 to 17 years. Vibe will activate your mind, body and soul! A great way to chill out, learn something new, meet people and express yourself. Activities include rockwall, laser skirmish, kayaking and fishing, go karting, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, Body Shop skincare and make up, and inflatable obstacle course.
Contact the Vibe Team on 5581 5233 or email activehealthygc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Coastal Grind BMX workshops and jams
Get on your bike and ride in these beginner workshops hosted by professional BMX rider Tim Wood. Each workshop is followed by a BMX Jam for beginners and experienced riders in which you can show off your latest tricks and moves. No bookings required.
Saturday’s - 10am to 11.30am - BMX Workshop for beginners
Saturday's - 11.30am to 1pm - BMX Jam
11 Sept - Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Skate Park, Cnr of Oxley Drive and Lae Drive
9 Oct - Tugun, Betty Diamond Complex, Boyd Street
13 Nov - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park (Twlight Session 3pm to 6pm)
11 Dec - Miami, Pizzey Park Skate Park (Twlight Session 3pm to 6pm)
8 Jan - Helensvale, Discovery Park, Descovery Drive (Twlight Session 3pm to 6pm)
12 Feb - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
12 Mar - Ormeau, Norfolk Park, Pascoe Road
9 Apr - Coolangatta, Goodwin Park
14 May - Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Skate Park, Cnr of Oxley Drive and Lae Drive
Coastal Grind skateboard workshop and jams
Learn new tricks from the professionals. A fun and happening workshop great for beginners followed by a skate jam that is open to all ages and ability levels. No bookings required. For more information please call Mark Brimson on 0419 772 060.
Saturday’s - 10am to 11.30am Skate workshop for beginners
Saturday's - 11.30am to 1pm Skate Jam
21 Aug - Varsity, Varsity Youth Precinct, Cassia Drive
25 Sept - Miami, Pizzey Park Skate Park
23 Oct - Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Skate Park, Cnr of Oxley Drive and Lae Drive
27 Nov - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
22 Jan - Mudgeeraba, Firth Park, Somerset Drive
26 Feb - Tugun, Betty Diamond Complex, Boyd Street
26 Mar - Varsity, Varsity Youth Precinct, Cassia Drive
28 May - Nerang, Nerang Youth Precinct, Arthur Earle Park
Varsity by night
Head down to the Varsity Youth Precinct and watch the skateboarders tear up the park, listen to the music and grab a free meal Varsity by night is run by the Gold Coast City Council with support from the Queensland Government and is a drug and alcohol free event. No bookings are required and for more information call Council on 5581 6452 or email skatebmxgc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
2nd and 4th Friday of the month
4pm to 6pm
Runs from Nov 2010 through to end of Feb 2011
Varsity Lakes
Varsity Youth Precinct
Cassia Drive, Off Mattocks Road
Our great skate and BMX parks
Ashmore - Ashmore Village Park - 99 Currumburra Road, Ashmore (BMX only)
Bilinga - Betty Diamond Sports Complex - Boyd Street, Bilinga (skate/BMX)
Coolangatta - Goodwin Park - 2 Lanham Street, Coolangatta (skate)
Coomera - Viney Park - 2 Yaun Street, Coomera (skate)
Elanora - Elanora Oval - Pines Lane, Elanora (skate)
Helensvale - Discovery Park - 84 Discovery Drive, Helensvale (skate)
Labrador - 165 Musgrave Avenue, Labrador (skate)
Miami - Pizzey Park - 80 Pacific Avenue, Miami (skate)
Molendinar - Silver Bridle Park - 2 Nerang Road, Molendinar (skate)
Mudgeeraba - Firth Park - Somerset Drive Mudgeeraba (skate)
Nerang - Arthur Earle Park - Nerang Connection Road, Nerang (skate)
Pacific Pines - Brockman Way Reserve - Cnr Brockman Way & Pitcairn Way, Pacific Pines (skate)
Palm Beach - Salk Oval - 16 Thrower Drive, Palm Beach (skate)
Runaway Bay - Runaway Bay Sports Complex - Oxley Drive, Runaway Bay (skate)
Varsity Lakes - Janette Green Park - 1 Cassia Drive, Varsity Lakes (skate)
To find out what’s happening at a skate/BMX park near you, please phone (07) 5581 6452 or email skakebmxgc@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.
Police Citizens Youth Clubs
The city has three fantastic Police Citizens Youth Clubs (PCYC) that offer a huge range of fun activities as well fully equipped gyms. Activities include boxercise, kickboxing, personal training, a Sony Playstation room, basketball, badminton, wrestling, tennis and more. There is not much you cannot do at a PCYC. They are located at:
- Broadbeach - phone (07) 5538 5201
- Nerang - phone (07) 5578 2227
- Ashmore - phone (07) 5539 5774
For more information on Police Citizens Youth Clubs, please phone the above numbers or visit their website. Handy links include: