New Plans for the Skate Park at Green Ayre, Lancaster

A new ‘Friends of the Skate Park’ group has been launched in Lancaster to help revive the Skate Park at Green Ayre which was first installed 20 years ago. 

 

Green councillors organised a meeting in December which was attended by over 20 people at the Town Hall, including representatives from City and County Councils and Police. The new group will now develop a plan to raise £350k. 

 

Bulk ward Councillor Jack Lenox said: 

“I'm delighted that we're working to create more facilities for young people, whose needs are often overlooked. The plan now is to refurbish and expand the skate park to include proper lighting and features for a broader range of skill levels.”

 

Jack has already secured £50k from developers of student accommodation to fund improvements to the skate park.

 

At the first meeting officers of the new group were selected to kick start the project including a chair, secretary and treasurer.

 

Nicole Cobb, the new chair of the Friends of Lancaster Skate Park group said:

 

"It has been so heartwarming to see how many people care about the skate park, and about improving facilities for young people in Lancaster.

 

"We've organised a clean up around the park from 10am-2pm on Saturday 2 March and everyone's welcome.

 

"If you're interested in getting involved, you can follow our work on the Friends of Lancaster Skate Park Facebook group. You can also get in touch with me directly at: nicole.cobb@lancashire.gov.uk"

 

Photos:

Cllr Caroline Jackson at the Skate Park

Cllr Jack Lenox at the Skate Park

People attending the inaugural meeting at Lancaster Town Hall in December