Skaters can now drop-in on a new $550,000 Corio skate park with 24 obstacles and 520 square metres of skating space, council has announced.
“This is a fantastic new recreation space in Stead Park, adding to the growing number of upgraded facilities in the fast-growing north,” deputy mayor Kylie Grzybek said.
“The skate park will attract scores of young residents to the precinct and also see more people introduced to the city’s excellent youth programs and services.”
The project also provides social spaces, bench seating, a water fountain and a landscaped pathway connecting to City Hall’s youth drop-in centre, the fOrT.
Lighting installation and landscaping works, including 40 new trees, will complete the range of improvements, according to City Hall.
Fellow Windermere ward councillor Anthony Aitken said council chose the location to link to the “very successful” nearby youth services centre.
“I hope people in our north use the skate park and also have a look at the great services on offer at the fOrT,” he said.
“If you’re driving past on Melbourne Rd and can safely have a look, I am sure all people will enjoy seeing our young people doing their latest 180 kickflip on their skateboards.”
While skaters can use the park now, council would officially open it on February 22 during its free youth festival SKAART, City Hall announced.
The opening includes a free sausage sizzle and skateboards, scooters and protective equipment available to borrow for free.
The upgraded skate park follows the opening of a new $1.342 million softball and baseball pavilion in Stead Park last November.
