Nottingham City Council has announced the official opening of its brand-new skate park at Broxtowe Country Park on Sunday, 13 October at 1pm.
The park, developed in partnership with the local charity Heaven is a Halfpipe and Skate Nottingham, was created as a tribute to Ashley Mabbott, a passionate skateboarder who tragically passed away due to suicide.
Thanks to a successful grant of £100,000 from FCC Communities Foundation and the fundraising by Heaven is a Halfpipe, this state-of-the-art facility is set to provide a vibrant and welcoming space for wheeled sports enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Designed by the renowned team at Wheelscape, the skate park caters not only to skateboarders but also to scooter riders, BMX cyclists, and other wheeled sports users.
The design of the skate park was shaped by detailed consultations with local users, ensuring it is accessible and engaging for beginners, while still offering challenging features for more experienced riders.
With its inviting layout, the park aims to attract newcomers to the sport, while offering an exciting environment for skilled riders to hone their abilities.
In light of skate boarding’s inclusion in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Nottingham is proud to now offer one of the finest skateboarding facilities in the country.
The new Broxtowe Skate Park provides a perfect space for people to learn and enjoy this thrilling sport, reinforcing the city’s commitment to supporting community activities and promoting mental wellbeing through sport.
The park is now open for use, with the official opening happing this Sunday, weather permitting. This exciting new addition to Nottingham’s sports infrastructure promises to bring the community together and inspire a new generation of skateboarders and wheeled sports enthusiasts.
Councillor Sam Lux, Portfolio Holder for Carbon Reduction, Leisure and Culture’ at Nottingham City Council, said: “We are delighted that this fantastic project is now complete. We know that skateboarding facilities offer social and creative opportunities for Nottingham residents across a range of generations and backgrounds, including among our most disadvantaged communities. We are extremely grateful for the funding FCC Communities Foundation has given us and for the amazing fundraising by Heaven is a Halfpipe. We can’t wait to see it in action.”
FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.
Cheryl Raynor FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager says: “It’s always nice to see something we have funded completed and open for use. The skateboarding community have worked hard over many years to see this reach fruition and their dedication is to be applauded, we hope the facility can be enjoyed for many years to come. FCC is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that benefit local communities, and this is a great example of what can be achieved.”