Merthyr Tydfil council has announced that the skate park is opening ahead of schedule and just in time for the school holidays.
Following a site meeting with contractors this week, the skate park, funded by Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns initiative, in partnership with MTCBC, is now open and available for the public to use.
Users will notice that some areas of the site are still fenced off. These areas will eventually be covered in grass and we kindly ask the public to stay off these areas for their own safety and to allow the grass to grow. Some additional work is still due to be completed around the site also, including completion of lighting works that will allow the site to be used all year round.
The design has been done through consultation with users, and we are delighted to have had such fantastic input from the local skateboarding community. Users will also be able to see the amazing new mural in memory of ‘Nippa’ a beloved member of the Merthyr Skateboarding community, as part of the new facility.
For those new to skateboarding, look out for information coming soon on summer holiday beginner lessons. For more information on these please follow Active Merthyr Tydfil
Cllr Jamie Scriven, Cabinet Member for Economy, Regeneration, Leisure & Tourism said;
“It is a great pleasure for me to announce that the brand-new skate park is opening just in time for the summer holidays! As one of the young people involved in the development of the original skate park, I am proud to see that nearly 15 years later this investment to bring in a new and modern skate facility that honours the memories of the old.
“The new skate park would not be possible without the Welsh Governments Transforming Towns Programme, but also the commitment, work, and support of our staff at MTCBC to ensure our young people have these amazing leisure opportunities.
“We have received great feedback and engagement from users and it’s fantastic to have a facility that can be enjoyed by so many, experienced skateboarders and beginners alike, with some structured sessions booked during the coming months. Keep an eye on our social media for more information.
“We look forward to seeing it well used throughout the holidays and beyond. Stay safe and have fun!”
