Work on the Skate Park late in 2009

Tamworth’s new Skate Park is getting closer with the much needed move from by Strykers to one of the old tennis courts not long away.

The old skate park has been subject to vandalism and anti-social behaviour which has meant that many legitimate users have stopped using the facilities.  The move across to the Tennis Courts is hoped to improve the park and safety for all users.

The skate park has been funded through Tamworth Borough Council, The Youth Capital Fund (from Staffordshire County Council), Tamworth Community Trust, Staffordshire County Council’s local members fund, Tamworth round table members and fund raising activities by Tamworth’s Wheeled Sports Forum have made this all possible.

“All that is left to do is the surrounding landscaping of the grounds. When finished we will have an official opening in the summer with lots of exciting activities to celebrate this world class skate park. I am pleased we, in partnership with Tamworth Wheeled Sports Forum have taken this from an idea four years ago to the wonderful new asset Tamworth now has. So much credit must go to Mike Dryburgh for his dedication to the project over the course of the last few years. Tamworth should be very proud to have such young people so driven to improving opportunities for all.

Tamworth Borough Council is totally committed to offering an excellent range of leisure facilities.  This new skate park, when complete and officially open, we are sure will prove to be very popular. It will be a dedicated park where youngsters can show off their skateboarding skills in a safe and secure environment”.

Mike Dryburgh, of Tamworth Wheeled Sports Forum.

“It’s really exciting to see the original plan come together.  Feedback from local skaters, inliners and bmx’ers has been invaluable in ensuring we got the park that everybody wanted and we hope they enjoy using the new facility”.