Wodonga Council is joining forces with police and the community to protect park users from hoons on motorbikes.
Signage has been placed at strategic locations in Willow Park and adjoining parklands, warning that it’s illegal to ride motorcycles in the area.
It follows concerns raised with police and the council that families are being put at risk by riders speeding through the park on motorbikes.
Wodonga Mayor Kev Poulton said the signage would help to enlist park users in the fight against hoons.
“Our parks are places for people to relax with family and friends, not speedways for selfish riders to put others at risk,” he said.
“We hope the signage will remind people that council and police are determined to stop this practice before someone gets hurt – and anyone who sees motorcyclists in our parks should call police immediately.”
Acting Sergeant Matthew Kille of Wodonga Police said illegal riding in parks had been a consistent problem.
“We’re working closely with the council to make it clear that illegal behaviour in public parks will not be tolerated, so we do encourage park users to let us know if they see motorbike riders breaking the law in and around Willow Park,” he said.
“Police regularly patrol the parklands in response to concerns raised by the community and we look forward to working with park users to catch and deter those who think it’s acceptable to put public safety at risk.”
The signs have been positioned in clearly visible locations throughout Willow Park, Carl Fietz Park, Gerard Moylan Park and Les Stone Park.
Anyone with information about illegal activities in public parks, including motorbike riding, is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
