Bridge of Don Skaters Take the Lead on Park Revamp
Aged ramps will be replaced with a smoother, community-designed space for all abilities.
The Bridge of Don skatepark has always had regulars—the kids who show up rain or shine, the parents who bring flasks and folding chairs, and the late-night riders perfecting a trick. Now, those same people are helping shape what the park becomes next.
The Westfield Park skatepark is officially being handed over to the community, with a 20-year lease granted to the Bridge of Don Skatepark Group at a symbolic rent of £1 a year. The park itself is showing its age, with sharp transitions and a layout that no longer reflects how people skate today. The group hopes to replace it with something smoother, more modern, and more fun to ride.
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Designed by Users, Backed by the Community
What’s being handed over isn’t just a piece of land. It’s the potential to create something better, shaped by the community that knows it best. The group’s proposal gathered strong support during a recent feasibility study, with 34 letters of backing—many from local school pupils—highlighting how much they value the space.
Councillor Alex McLellan, convener of the Finance and Resources Committee, said: “There will be health and economic benefits for the upgrade and extension to the skate park as the new attraction would encourage wheeled sport enthusiasts into the park and wider area while promoting outdoor physical activity.”
Looking Ahead
The group’s plans go beyond resurfacing. They hope to work with specialist skatepark designers to improve the layout, introduce lighting, and ensure the space is accessible and inviting for more users.
“After a lot of hard work from the group, we are delighted to be moving forward with the project,” said Glenn Belka, Chair of Bridge of Don Skatepark Group. “Our next steps include fundraising and collaborating with skatepark designers and the local community.”
This isn’t just about ramps or rails. It’s about giving people something to take pride in—a space that reflects the energy and care of the community around it. With the keys now in their hands, the future of Bridge of Don’s skatepark belongs to those who use it, shape it and look after it.
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