Description

The initial engagement was an Australian Standards (AS EN 14974:2021) review of the existing skatepark: its unique bowl, small street area and landscape infrastructure. The report detailed the overall safety and function of the skatepark, noting the repairs needed, the limitations of the existing street area and the minimal supporting infrastructure. With the City of Casey’s commitment to fixing the existing park, this evolved into an extension as well. An initial request for a pump track became the current design, which offers much more now and keeps riders interested for longer.

The new space lets riders flow through it, creating their own lines rather than following a prescribed track. It also offers individual areas to session, including a long 3ft mini ramp. The range of heights fosters beginners and encourages intermediate riders to progress, while offering the challenge to step up to the existing, deeper bowl.

With at-grade connections and CPTED principles giving clear sight lines into the space, it’s a whole new space for the local and wider community. With an adjoining, integrated playground proposed, it’s set to be a destination.

The repairs to the existing park, coupled with the upgrade, make it a great result for a well-loved park, and an example of what can be done to breathe new life into older skateparks.