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Stromlo Forest Park

Stromlo Forest Park

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Stromlo Forest Park is an Australian Capital Territory (ACT) government-supported outdoor recreation facility. It is located in western area of the ACT, adjacent to the Molonglo Valley, and about 15 minutes' drive from Canberra's Central Business District.[1]

Stromlo Forest Park mountain bike and BMX trails in an early stage of development, 2011

Since the 2003 Canberra bushfires, the area around Mount Stromlo has been developed to provide mountain biking trails, pump track, BMX jumps, a criterium cycling track, and a cross-country running trail. It also contains the ACT Bushfire Memorial. The area is under active development, with current plans for a district oval. Since 2023, the park has been sponsored by University of Canberra.[2]

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    Canberra Off-Road Cyclists, Stromlo Forest Park, accessed 30 May 2024
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    "Investment flows for Stromlo Forest Park through UC sponsorship". canberra.edu.au. University of Canberra. 17 June 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2024.


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