Reckless Riders Cause Chaos in Mudgeeraba Park

A peaceful outing turned chaotic today as three young riders tore through a Mudgeeraba park on high-powered motorbikes, leaving a trail of destruction and frustration in their wake. Witnesses described the riders, aged approximately 12 to 15, causing havoc with their illegal and dangerous antics.

Two of the youths were riding expensive electric bikes, valued at over $5,000 each, while the third was on a high-powered petrol KTM dirt bike — a vehicle that is not road-legal without proper registration, let alone permitted in a community park.

One eyewitness recounted how the petrol bike rider, on a green KTM motorbike, performed burnouts and skids across the park, tearing up grass and leaving large muddy skid marks. The incident escalated when the rider sprayed mud and grass on a man and his toddler, who was seated on a bike attachment.

Community Outrage

The event has sparked anger among local residents, many of whom frequent the park. A post about the incident in a local group quickly gained traction, with many expressing their frustration over the reckless behaviour:

• Christine Wiseman O'Neill: “That’s just not on. Purposely spraying mud at whoever. That bike should be confiscated. Teach your kids respect, parents. Are they even allowed to ride dirt bikes in the park?”
• Jessica Smith: “Pretty sure the guy on the first bike went flying through the roundabout up the top today as I was coming around – he nearly got a love tap.”
• Cheryl Folk: “The parents need to be accountable. Don’t let them ride these motorbikes in public parks; take them out bush!”
• Sarah Lowndes: “They nearly took me and my 7-year-old out as they came around a blind corner.”
• Ozzy Cash: “I used to walk my dog there but I stopped going because of things like this. It’s not just young people – I’ve had issues with older people on electric bikes. They don’t care.”

Calls for Action

The incident highlights the ongoing issue of motorbike misuse in public spaces. Residents are urging authorities to crack down on illegal bike use in parks, impose stricter penalties, and hold parents accountable for their children’s actions.

“This behaviour isn’t just disrespectful – it’s dangerous,” one resident said. “It wouldn’t take much for someone to get seriously hurt, whether it’s a walker, a child, or even the rider themselves.”

Locals are calling for parents to be more aware of what their kids are doing to deter further misuse of the park.

The Gold Coast Torch encourages anyone witnessing dangerous or illegal activity to report it to local authorities. Together, we can keep our parks safe and enjoyable for everyone.