Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan 2025-2035

Project update 10 April 2025

Youth Outdoor Recreation Plan adopted after strong community input

Council has officially adopted the Youth Outdoor Recreation Action Plan 2025–2035, a major step forward in improving outdoor spaces, facilities and activities for young people in the Tweed. The draft plan was developed following initial community consultations, where locals shared ideas for new outdoor recreation spaces, events and activities. In October and November 2024, Council invited feedback from young people and the broader community to make sure the plan reflected local needs. Council engaged with the community at the Murwillumbah Show, Kingscliff Markets and five local schools, collecting 517 survey responses. This feedback helped shape the final plan, which was adopted at the March 2025 Council meeting. Now, with the plan in place, it’s time to put the ideas into action. 

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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.