A South Bunbury resident is calling for the City of Bunbury to install more cycle paths in and around Hay Park.
Back in 2016, Margaret Duce regularly cycled to and from the South West Sports Centre.
"The cycle path stops where the two roads - Wallabies Way and Socceroos Place - intersect," she said.
"There's no path between the intersection and the SWSC."
Struggling to safely navigate her way along the road and ride over the speed bumps, Ms Duce then made the decision to drive.
Ms Duce said more paths were needed to improve access to Hay Park's sporting facilities.
She would also like to see more paths being built around the perimeter.
"Access from the northern end of Hay Park for cyclists and pedestrians is limited and dangerous," she said.
"In 2019, I cannot believe that nothing has been done to provide safe access for children and cyclists.
"Community members need to access this wonderful asset safely."
Over the past three years, Ms Duce has raised the issue with City of Bunbury staff and Bunbury City Councillor Brendan Kelly.
"Ms Duce has been asking for a cycle path through Hay Park for some years," Mr Kelly said.
"The big advantage would be the ability for young (and old) cyclists to be able to ride safely.
"It would be an excellent 'training-wheels' venue. A path away from cars would allow families - particularly with little kids - to enjoy the cycling experience."
City of Bunbury manager of engineering Shaun Millen said the issue was on the city's list of priorities.
"There are plans in place for the area," he said.
"The initial design compiled by the city's engineering department connected the existing path (which ends at the Wallabies Wy/Socceroos Pl intersection) to the path at the car park at Wimbledon Way, near the South West Sports Centre.
"The project has been listed with priority. However, it has been deferred until the extent of works at the new Hay Park North Pavilion (located opposite the football oval car park) are fully understood.
"Work is due to commence on the new pavilion early next year and footpaths and other access will then be considered in association with this project."
