Renewal of Iconic New Youth Facility : Stockwell Skatepark

Stockwell Skatepark, corner of Stockwell Road and Stockwell Park Walk, SW9

Iconic Stockwell Skatepark reopens!

The much loved and iconic Stockwell Skatepark, which is attached to Stockwell Park Estate (Ferndale Ward), has been reopened following a year long project to completely rebuild it from scratch. Lambeth Housing have invested £300,000 from the Housing Capital Programme to renew this fantasic youth facility. Specialist contractors and expert advice from America were needed, and with the dedicated help of the Skatepark Users Group, Brixton Cycles and Lambeth Housing Regeneration have all ensure that the renewal works success. The skatepark should be safe and enjoyable for use for years to come.

Brixton Cycles Co-Op, situated next door at 145 Stockwell Road (www.brixtoncycles.co.uk) and the Stockwell Skatepark Users Group (http://www.stockwellskatepark.com) both work together to ensure there is a well run facility and that young and the young at heart all look out for each other.

Paul McGlone, one of the Ferndale Labour ward councillors and Cabinet Member for Children & Young People, said, “A lot of hard work and tears, as well as tenants money has gone into making sure this London icon of a youth facility is fit for purpose and can now be used. Stockwell Housing Trust will soon take over ownership and running of the facility and I look forward to it being a source of fun and enjoyment as the weather warms up.” There will be an official opening soon.