As you may be aware there is going to be a new concrete skatepark in Clifton, just outside Nottingham.
Below is an overview of the Park project as a whole including the skatepark and BMX Track in the top left corner adajcent to Farnborough Road, this scheme below has not be finalized as is still at the consultation stage with all parties involved.
Proposed Clifton, Nottingham Skatepark, Dirt Jumps/BMX Track Scheme
There is a meeting on Wednesday 2nd December at 6.00pm at Green Lane Youth Club, Clifton off South Church Drive with the Council to discuss the proposals. The meeting is planned to finish about 7.30pm so if you get back from work late you could still catch the tail end of the meeting.
This Skatepark meeting didn't seem that well publicized by Nottingham City Council, so that next one needs to be pushed more by us users.
Please attend to show your support and express your idea's.
Check out Nottingham City Council's Website for contact details and brief details of their proposals.
UPDATE
There is now a Skateboarding Training Session starting up at Clifton Leisure Centre. Check out the flyer below.
I went to it and the designs are sick, join the facebook group ‘Make a skatepark in clifton’ and the next meeting is in january sometime
Hi
Heard a report back that they may be going out for tenders in early Spring and could be on site in Autumn 2010.
The Council want more local riders/people from the Clifton Area to get involved and have their say.
They have funding for a BMX Track/Pump track and may be possibly and area where you can form your own dirt jumps subject to the Council’s approval on the the user groups designs. This will be to cover their Public Liability Insurance, this system seems to work okay now after a few teething problems at Weston Park which is owned by Leicester City Council, on the A47.
People really need to get involved as the Coucil what experienced riders/Skaters to help them setup an area that is going to be right and constructed by Specialist in this type of work.
They displayed a preliminary idea on a picture board which seemed fine for the Skatepark, however there is room for fine tuning if required. The Council just want to get it out for tender to get the Contractural element moving.
One question thou, would the skaters/BMXers/Inliners want a ‘Teen Shelter’ right next to the Skatepark. Would this attract the undesirable NON USERS?.
A few other idae’s were raised – Does the Skatepark want to be nearer the road for safety, Should the spoil heaps be built up in front of the skateaprk to screen it from the houses.
Concerns over mud from the BMX area being tacked back into the Skatepark, it was explained that a track would be surfaced in a fine stone.
So get yourself down to the next meeting in January 2010. I will keep you posted on the date.
looks good news after broadmarsh being torn down,bit further out from where i live could get a bus to it, but looks good though.
I heard there is another Skatepark Meeting in the pipeline to discuss the design further.
They are looking for local experienced Skaters and BMXers to guide them on the design with the Skatepark Contractor.
MEETING UPDATE !!! – Sounds Like it could be interesting
Are you interested in attending a design meeting for the Clifton “Big Fun” skatepark and BMX facility at Clifton Playing Fields.
Contractors are being invited to attend 30 min sessions to discuss design ideas with users. The contractors will then use these ideas in their design submission. This is a great opportunity to influence the designs for your facility.
We would like to invite you to a meeting on Tuesday 20th July, 6pm-8:15pm at Clifton Playing Fields Pavilion. The meeting may seem like a long one, but this is to ensure all 4 contractors have a 30 minute session with the group.
Please could you confirm if you can attend this meeting. If you know of anyone else who might be interested please could you pass on my details…I am trying to ensure that the group represents all users, hence not opening this up as an open meeting.
Nottingham City Council, Sport, Leisure & Parks, Woodthorpe Grange, Woodthorpe Drive, Nottingham, NG5 4HA
T: 0115 9152709
Hi
Nottingham City Council held a meeting with the four invited Contractors last night where they had chance to sell their company, designs and ethics, however only three could make it and hopefully the other one can come over next Tuesday at 6.00pm at Cliftom Playing Fields.
The three Skatepark contractors that took part in the presentation were:
Gravity
Bendcrete
Maverick Industries
How do you rate their Skateparks ?
Are their concrete finishes any good ?
Good and Bad points ?
Any opinions would be great help.
Cheers
To all you Clifton Skater’s and BMXer’s get in touch with the Nottingham City Council Parks Development Department and tell them you want to be involved in the Skatepark and BMX jump area design in Clifton.
The meetings are not offical or scary and if you feel funny about going down on your own, get aload of mates to come who are interested.
Dont miss out on Designing your very own Skatepark and BMX Dirt area. They are after wish lists and idea’s at present so that the Skatepark Designers can come back with their Design Offers.
You could be getting something you only dreamed about.
You can be any age, beginners or just thinking about and just watch them on TV. Just get down to the next meeting and join the group of Skater’s and BMXer’s.
Before it’s to late to have your say !!
Nottingham City Council have now helped organize some training Skateboard sessions at Clifton Leisure Centre. Getting everyone geared up for the new concrete skatepark at Clifton Playing fields.
If you are interested in the training sessions, get yourselves booking in !
The Skateboarding School is starting at Clifton Leisure Centre on Saturday 11th September, 3pm – 4.30pm. The sessions are for 8 – 16 year olds. For more information please contact ben@niseskateboards.com please share this information with any young people you are working with that might be interested.
Have Fun !