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Skateboarders will be executing some nifty tricks at the opening of Bishopdale’s newly upgraded skate park this weekend with a Skate Jam offering demonstrations, competitions, learn-to-skate lessons and a free sausage sizzle. The Bishopdale Skate Jam is happening in conjunction with popular community event Celebrate Bishopdale which is being held on the main park at the…
An upgrade and extension of the St Albans skate park means beginner scooters and skaters will be better able to use the facility. Work on the project began last week and is expected to be completed in time for the April school holidays. The upgrade has been in the pipeline since a skate jam at…
A skate park will start to roll into view in Sumner this year following approval of plans for the wider Village Green. The Waikura/Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community Board has signed off on the Sumner Village Green landscape plan and the site name, with work on the skate area set to start this summer. Board Chairperson Alexandra Davids…
A permanent skate and scooter park is a “kickflip” closer with a proposed design now open for community feedback. The Christchurch City Council wants local views on the draft plan for the new skate park in Nayland Street that will cater to beginners and intermediate-level skaters and feature a “skateable art” quarter pipe in a…
A fresh edge will boost Bishopdale Park following the approval of a new-look skate park. The Waimāero/Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board has backed the skate park revamp following positive feedback from local residents. Board Chairperson David Cartwright believes that the mix of new elements will appeal to beginners and intermediate-level skaters. “Skateboarding is firmly entrenched in the…
A state-of-the-art ice rink which offers almost the same gliding capacity as natural ice is being set up in Christchurch’s city centre as preparations get under way for Chill in the City. Organised by the Central City Business Association (CCBA), Chill in in the City Ice rink is being set up on the corner on…
Beginners will be able to join in the fun following a decision to extend a popular St Albans skate park. The Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board has approved the extension following feedback from local residents concerned that the park does not cater to beginner skateboarders and scooter users. The extension at St Albans Park will utilise the…
A 12-year-old boy’s persistence has paid off with the first use of the new modular pump track in Shirley Community Reserve. The installation of the temporary track follows a petition – led by intermediate pupil Shannon – to the Waipapa/Papanui-Innes Community Board Community Board, calling for the creation of a skate, scooter and bike area….