The new bike park at Kingston Park
The Ocean Grove District Ride Centre is a council bike park in Kingston Park, 25 Adco Grove, on the north side of Ocean Grove. It had its grand opening on Saturday 1 August 2026, and it's the biggest and newest bike park within easy reach of Torquay.
There are five jump lines and an asphalt pump track, with a landscaped area in the middle for parents, friends and anyone catching their breath. The City of Greater Geelong says it's built for everyone "from first-time balance bikes to experienced riders", and it's designed to take about 100 riders at once.
It's about 35 minutes' drive from north Torquay. That's further than the jump parks in Torquay and Jan Juc, so it makes most sense as a half-day out, or paired with a trip to the beach at Ocean Grove or lunch in Barwon Heads.
What's there
The City's opening release lists the features. The jump lines use the same shapes you'd find at any good dirt jump park, but they're laid out so riders can step up a level at a time.
Five jump lines
The lines cater for beginner to advanced riders, with rollers, berms, tabletops, hip jumps and a wall ride. There are shelters on the start mounds. The easy lines suit kids having their first go at rollers and berms, and the bigger ones are for riders who already jump with confidence.
The asphalt pump track
A pump track is ridden by pumping your body over the bumps and through the turns, not by pedalling. The City says it's designed to encourage rider progression and that skate and scooter riders can use it too. Being asphalt rather than dirt, it's the part of the park for little kids on balance bikes, scooters and skateboards.
The surface
The jump shapes were built by World Trail from 14,200 tonnes of recycled crushed concrete from the old Alcoa site at Point Henry, near Geelong. On top is a layer of Polypave, which the City describes as mostly dirt, hard-wearing, and smooth and fast to ride.
Somewhere to sit
A central landscaped space for spectators and resting riders, with seating, shelters on the start mounds and a bike rack. Local news coverage of the opening described a sheltered viewing area overlooking the course.
How it came about
The park started with kids. In 2020, makeshift jumps at Woodlands Reserve in Ocean Grove were removed for safety reasons, and local young people and the Ocean Grove Bike Park Committee started lobbying the council for a proper place to ride. Kingston Park was picked as the most suitable site.
The City of Greater Geelong paid for the whole thing, $3.5 million. World Trail, the trail builders who also designed and built Anglesea Bike Park back in 2006, started work in November 2025. The opening day had demo rides from World Trail and Tailwhips BMX Coaching, bike checks, local musicians and a Q&A with a pro rider.
The committee has said it wants to hand over to a new group of keen local riders, who might run events and coaching at the park. Nothing regular has been announced yet.
Rules and facilities
Powered bikes and scooters are banned. The City says the jumps and surfaces aren't designed for those speeds, and they're a danger to other riders and spectators. Dogs aren't allowed within 10 metres of the ride centre, the playground or the barbecue area, and they're on leash elsewhere in the park unless signs say otherwise.
When we checked in October 2026, the City hadn't published opening hours, an entry fee or a wet-weather closure policy for the ride centre, and its pages didn't spell out a helmet rule. Wear one anyway. If something's broken, report it to the City on 03 5272 5272 or through its website.
The rest of Kingston Park is a 12.5-hectare reserve of bushland, home to the rare Bellarine yellow gum. The council lists public toilets, barbecues and picnic tables, a shelter and off-street parking. There's also a big district playground with a six-metre tower and two slides, and areas for children of all abilities, so younger brothers and sisters have somewhere to go too.
Getting there and nearby
From north Torquay, take Horseshoe Bend Road, Blackgate Road and Breamlea Road, then Barwon Heads Road down to Barwon Heads. Cross the bridge over the Barwon River into Ocean Grove and head north to Adco Grove. It's about 27 km and 35 minutes, and you don't go through Geelong.
You pass right through Barwon Heads on the way, so it's easy to add the Bluff, the river beach or lunch there. In Ocean Grove itself, The Terrace, the main shopping street, is about 3 km from the park, and the main beach by the surf club is a few minutes further on. Bring swimmers and the bikes, and do both.
Ocean Grove District Ride Centre FAQ
Where is the Ocean Grove bike park?
At Kingston Park, 25 Adco Grove, Ocean Grove. It's about 35 minutes' drive from north Torquay through Barwon Heads.
When did it open?
The grand opening was on Saturday 1 August 2026.
Can kids on balance bikes or scooters use it?
Yes. The City says it caters for first-time balance bikes up to experienced riders, and the asphalt pump track is open to scooters and skateboards as well as bikes.
Are e-bikes allowed?
No. Powered bikes and scooters are banned from the facility.
Are there toilets?
Yes. Kingston Park has public toilets, barbecues, picnic tables, a playground and off-street parking.
Does it cost anything?
It's a council park, and no entry fee had been published when we checked in October 2026.
Compare the closer parks in our guide to bike parks near Torquay, or read about Anglesea Bike Park and The Hill in Geelong. For trail riding, see our mountain biking guide. Staying in north Torquay? Check dates at Holyday House.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 21 October 2026. Opening hours, patrols, rules and closures change — check with the source before you go.
- Hundreds celebrate opening of world class ride facility — City of Greater Geelong
- Kingston Park — City of Greater Geelong
- Ocean Grove District Ride Centre breaks ground and promises thrills for local riders — City of Greater Geelong
- New $3.5 million Ocean Grove District Ride Centre at Kingston Park officially opens — Australasian Leisure Management
- Six-year plan pays off — Geelong Independent
- Anglesea Bike Park — Anglesea Bike Park