Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan 2024-2034

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Council developed a draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan following extensive community engagement in 2020, to brainstorm ideas for new outdoor youth spaces, recreation facilities, events and activities in the Tweed.

In October and November 2024, Council sought feedback on the draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan not only from youth but also from the wider community to ensure the plan aligned with everyone's needs. Council connected with local youth at the Murwillumbah Show, Kingscliff Markets, and five local schools, gathering 517 survey responses.

As a thank you, young people who completed the survey were offered a free ticket to the Splash, Movie 'n' DJ Night.

On Friday 22 November, Council hosted the inaugural Splash, Movie ‘n’ DJ Night at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah. The event brought together around 80 young people aged 12-24 for an evening filled with dancing, swimming, popcorn, and a movie on the big screen, providing a fun and memorable experience for all attendees.

The draft action plan outlines four key areas for improvement across the Tweed:

• Youth-friendly spaces
• Skate facilities (and scooter areas)
• Bike facilities (including an urban bike park, pump track, BMX track)
• Outdoor events and activities

This action plan will serve as a roadmap for developing recreational facilities that meet the needs of Tweed’s youth, both now and in the years to come.




What happens next?

Following the public exhibition period, all surveys and feedback on the draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan will be compiled into a report and presented to the Council for final adoption.

Then it's time to start delivering the plan.




What has been done previously?

In 2020, 550 young people aged 12 to 24 completed surveys and joined in co-design workshops to brainstorm ideas for new outdoor youth spaces, recreation facilities, events and activities in the Tweed.

The action plan builds on the extensive community engagement conducted to develop Council’s Open Space Strategy 2019–2029 with children, youth and the broader community.

View the youth engagement report - stage 1.

View the youth co-design workshop report - stage 2.





Council developed a draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan following extensive community engagement in 2020, to brainstorm ideas for new outdoor youth spaces, recreation facilities, events and activities in the Tweed.

In October and November 2024, Council sought feedback on the draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan not only from youth but also from the wider community to ensure the plan aligned with everyone's needs. Council connected with local youth at the Murwillumbah Show, Kingscliff Markets, and five local schools, gathering 517 survey responses.

As a thank you, young people who completed the survey were offered a free ticket to the Splash, Movie 'n' DJ Night.

On Friday 22 November, Council hosted the inaugural Splash, Movie ‘n’ DJ Night at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah. The event brought together around 80 young people aged 12-24 for an evening filled with dancing, swimming, popcorn, and a movie on the big screen, providing a fun and memorable experience for all attendees.

The draft action plan outlines four key areas for improvement across the Tweed:

• Youth-friendly spaces
• Skate facilities (and scooter areas)
• Bike facilities (including an urban bike park, pump track, BMX track)
• Outdoor events and activities

This action plan will serve as a roadmap for developing recreational facilities that meet the needs of Tweed’s youth, both now and in the years to come.




What happens next?

Following the public exhibition period, all surveys and feedback on the draft Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan will be compiled into a report and presented to the Council for final adoption.

Then it's time to start delivering the plan.




What has been done previously?

In 2020, 550 young people aged 12 to 24 completed surveys and joined in co-design workshops to brainstorm ideas for new outdoor youth spaces, recreation facilities, events and activities in the Tweed.

The action plan builds on the extensive community engagement conducted to develop Council’s Open Space Strategy 2019–2029 with children, youth and the broader community.

View the youth engagement report - stage 1.

View the youth co-design workshop report - stage 2.




  • CLOSED: This submission has concluded.

    Young people – tell us what you want to get a FREE ticket to a Splash, Movie ‘n’ DJ night 

    Council is seeking feedback from young people and the broader Tweed community on the proposed Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan which aims to improve outdoor recreation facilities across the Tweed. 

    Did Council hear youth correctlyYoung people aged between 12 and 24 years are invited to complete a quick survey to understand if what Council has suggested is what young people want. 

    As a thank you for completing the survey, every survey completed will gain FREE entry to a Splash, Movie ‘n’ DJ night* on Friday 22 November from 6 to 10 pm at the Tweed Regional Aquatic Centre in Murwillumbah to swim, slide, listen to tunes and watch ‘Jumanji - Welcome to the Jungle’ on the big screen. Tickets are limited so don’t miss your chance to grab yours. 

    Not 12-24 years but still want to have your say? The broader community is also welcome to complete the survey.

    *The Splash ‘n’ Movie event is strictly for 12–24-year-olds.

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