Concerns have been raised about unsafe behaviour and damage to public infrastructure at Jubilee Park in Proserpine, after a group of teenage BMX riders were allegedly seen riding dangerously through the children’s playground on Sunday morning.
According to multiple witnesses, four boys on BMX bikes rode directly through the playground area while young children and toddlers were present.
A concerned community member took to Facebook to report that the boys were riding through the playground where young children and toddlers were playing.
They also said the boys constructed makeshift BMX jumps near the flying fox, causing visible damage to the surrounding area.
One mother asked the group to stop and said she was met with a mixed response, two of the boys reportedly complied, but others joined later and she described their behaviour
as ‘pack mentality’ becoming verbally aggressive and continuing their ride through the play area, despite being asked to stop.
Witnesses reported vulgar language and intimidating behaviour, including offensive remarks directed at a breastfeeding mother.
Ultimately, the community member on Facebook wanted to be clear - young people being active, outdoors and socialising away from screens is good but they feel it is important that they also behave respectfully and comply by playground safety rules.
“I’m sharing this in the hope that it reaches the parents of these boys because if they were my sons I would want to know how they were acting in public especially towards mothers and children,” they shared.
“If your kids ride here please talk to them. This is a space for families and it deserves respect.”
They also expressed frustration over repeated damage to playgrounds in the area, with two swings recently broken at the nearby Proserpine park. The latest incident has renewed calls for increased respect for shared community spaces.
There are currently no formal restrictions on bike use within Jubilee Park, but families say greater awareness is needed to ensure the safety of young children and the preservation of public facilities.
The community member posted this image on Facebook, along with their concerns. Photo sourced: Facebook
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