Feedback on Stoke skatepark location sought

Posted by Nelson City Council on 4 February 2011

Your feedback on a proposed skatepark for Stoke

Responding to community requests, a new skatepark in Stoke is being planned now – giving Nelson youth another place, in addition to the popular Neale Park skatepark, to get together and enjoy this sociable, healthy and low-cost sport.

The preferred site is at Greenmeadows Reserve, next to the tennis courts on Main Road Stoke.

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Feedback

Thanks to everyone who sent in the feedback forms.

The Nelson City Council is now reviewing the feedback that has been received from the general public and skatepark users.

Site selection

After looking for a suitable location in Stoke, the lawn area on Greenmeadow Reserve, in between the tennis court and Main Road Stoke (intersection with Songer Street), has ended up as the top option. It’s considered the most suitable site because of its high visibility, distance from residential neighbours and accessibility.

Designing the skatepark

Once a final site has been selected, we will move to the design stage. A working group of users, Youth Council representatives and stakeholders will be put together to develop a design. This part of the project will start in late February and finish sometime in May. Construction of the park is planned for the next financial year (June 2011 -1 July 2012).

What makes a good skatepark location?

Here’s some of the things we need to think about when deciding where to put the new skatepark:

  • Safety and Security: The principles and practices of “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” (CPTED) can be implemented in this location
  • Proximity to residential areas: Compatibility with the existing neighbourhood and other park uses
  • Central: Close to shops and public transport
  • High visibility: To make the area safe and accessible
  • Size: Does the size fit the purpose
  • Accessibility: The location is accessible to the proposed users
  • Supporting Infrastructure: Public amenities are nearby support skate park use (for example, proximity to toilets, public transport)
  • Compatible with neighbouring use: This is considered on a site by site basis