About Parkitect Australia
Parkitect Australia designs and delivers Modular Pumptracks across Australia and New Zealand, creating active riding spaces for all ages and all wheels.
We didn’t set out to start a pump track business.
In 2014, we were in the Netherlands watching our 9-year-old son, Kurtis, compete in the UCI BMX World Championships when we stumbled across something unexpected inside the Expo area… a Modular Pumptrack.
It was free to try, so our kids jumped on a bike and scooter and took off. And within minutes, we could see the magic of it. Kids, teenagers, parents, experienced riders, beginners – everyone was drawn in. People weren’t standing around watching… they were joining in. Laughing, riding together, coming back for another lap. It wasn’t just a track; it was a space that brought people together through fun.
That moment stayed with us.
Over the following weeks, we connected with founder Erik Burgon. What started as a few conversations quickly turned into a shared passion for riding, thoughtful design, and creating pump tracks that genuinely work in the real world. The modular pump track system could adapt to almost any space, offered endless configurations, and was already proving itself around the world.
“We knew Australia needed this and kids would love it!”
Becoming the exclusive distributor for Australia and New Zealand felt like a natural next step. Since then, we’ve helped councils, landscape architects, schools, and holiday parks create riding spaces people genuinely love to use… while helping them avoid costly mistakes on pump tracks that simply don’t perform.
Parkitect’s headquarter is in Europe and specialises in the engineering, design and manufacturing of the Modular Pumptrack system.
Founded in 2006 by Canadian pro-rider, Erik Burgon, Parkitect was built on a passion for riding, thoughtful design and creating spaces people genuinely enjoy using.
Since then, more than 900 pump tracks have been delivered around the world.
From the beginning, the focus has been clear.
- Design pump tracks that perform.
- Deliver consistent riding experience.
- Create real value for communities.
As Erik puts it:
“We’re a proud result of bootstrapping and grassroots innovation. A love of sport, adventure and inclusive design is what drives us every day. We are both thrill-seekers and creators of spaces that bring people together.”
Over time, this approach has shaped the Modular Pumptrack system into a proven solution that supports active lifestyles and encourages participation across all ages and abilities.
These are spaces where people ride, connect and have fun.
Behind every design is a deep understanding of what makes a pump track flow.
Parkitect’s team continues to refine the system through ongoing improvements to materials, manufacturing processes and track versatility.
That commitment to design and performance has been recognised globally.
Every Modular Pumptrack is built in a controlled environment, with each module undergoing a rigorous inspection process before being delivered, ready for assembly.
The system is certified and complies with Australian Standards AS EN14974:2021.
Because when it comes to pump track quality and performance, there’s no room for compromise.
Award-winning designs – inspiring happiness since 2006
Modular Pumptracks are a perfect playspace solution, encouraging active play in community parks and neighbourhood playspaces, holiday parks and housing developments.
Winner 2016
Best Bike Infrastructure Company – Europe
Winner 2016/2017
ISPO Award Gold
Winner 2014-2015
ISPO Brandnew Award
Winner 2015
Eurobike Gold Award
Winner 2014
Budma Gold Award
Our Team
Erik Burgon
Sales Director
Co-Founder. Europe
Josef Grycman
Head Engineer. Manufacturing
Co-Founder. Europe
Shaun Leicester
Managing Director. Sales
Founder. Australia & New Zealand
Ryan Gilchrist
Brand Ambassador. Athlete Australia & The World
Sonja Leicester
Marketing
Australia & New Zealand
Kurtis Leicester
Digital Rendering. Track Enthusiast
Australia & New Zealand
Founder & Owner
i assemble it
We were engaged by Moama on Murray Resort to install their Parkitect Modular Pumptrack. It was incredibly rewarding and satisfying as an installer to see the finished pump track in what can only be described as the ultimate kids paradise at the Resort.
Shaun and Sonja at Parkitect continue to be incredibly professional to deal with and we highly recommend their Parkitect products.
Regional Play Consultant
Urban Play
My client needed a pumptrack that was easy to install, cost-effective and robust.
The Townsville City Council was so happy with the proposal of a Modular Pumptrack that they decided to install two tracks at different park sites in the region.
Strategic Projects Officer
City of Burnside
Shaun from Parkitect Australia didn’t hesitate to pitch in with the Council team during the set-up process, providing valuable advice.
He’s always available to answer any questions and to give suggestions based on his extensive knowledge and experience of pump tracks in other locations, including interstate and overseas.
Parkitect Modular Pumptracks, trusted by councils, holiday parks and community spaces across Australia and New Zealand.
