Liskeard Skatepark Project
First of all, thanks so much for your patience — it’s taken us a while to get the web page together.
Behind the scenes, a lot has been happening. We’ve been carefully reviewing all the feedback from last year’s Liskeard Skatepark consultation and working with Betongpark to develop an updated design that genuinely reflects what local users told us they want and need.
The consultation feedback was really positive, so thank you to everyone who took the time to come along and share their views. Betongpark have worked through several design iterations to balance that feedback with site conditions and budget. Below is a summary of what we heard — and how the design responds.
What you told us, and how we’ve responded
Moving away from a bowl-led layout
To reduce collision risks, make the park more welcoming for new riders, and better support progression for all abilities, the design no longer centres around an open bowl. This improves visibility, reduces speed conflicts, and creates a safer, more inclusive space overall.
Street-style skatepark
Many riders — especially skateboarders — told us they mainly ride street-style features and often practise in town car parks. In response, the new design includes a street plaza at the entrance, prioritising ledges, rails, and manual pads. These are arranged to maximise flow and capacity, making better use of the space and allowing lots of people to ride at the same time.
Jump ramp line
Younger BMX and scooter riders were keen to see jump ramps prioritised. A flowing jump ramp line has been added along the west side of the site and set into the landscape. An extension/hip links this line into the street plaza, so riders can move between zones when it’s quieter, while still keeping things safe when the park is busy.
Safety, inclusivity, and progression
By moving away from an open bowl-style layout, the design reduces blind spots and speed conflicts, creating fewer collision points. Features range from beginner-friendly to advanced, helping riders build confidence and skills over time.
Hangout and spectator space
A welcoming hangout area is proposed at the entrance to the park. The existing benches will be reused and refurbished to match the new materials and overall look. This creates a comfortable space to rest, watch, and socialise.
Keeping what works
Bump features from earlier designs have been retained and integrated into ledges, manual pads, and rail elements. These help tie the different zones together and support learning, creativity, and varied riding lines.
Materials and landscape
Coloured concrete is proposed throughout the park to give it a strong sense of identity and to help distinguish between zones. Existing asphalt outside the rideable areas will be removed and replaced with amenity grass and wildflower seeding. Given the likely condition of the asphalt once the MUGA and ramps are removed, this approach improves visual quality, sustainability, and the overall feel of the site.
Site and funding update
You’ll notice that the overall project footprint includes the existing MUGA area. The skatepark footprint has been increased to comfortably accommodate the zones identified through the consultation. The MUGA remains a valued community facility, and no immediate changes to it are proposed at this stage of the project, although we may need to explore an alternative location in the future.
We have also been looking for funding and have submitted a couple of grant applications, but unfortunately these haven’t been successful so far. One of the main challenges is that the Town Council currently leases the site, while Cornwall Council remains the landowner. We are hopeful that the long-promised transfer of the site to the Town Council will take place soon. When that happens, it should unlock further funding opportunities and put the project in a much stronger position to move forward.
We are also very happy to report that the project has the support of our local MP, Anna Gelderd.
Next steps — we’d love your feedback
This redesign is based on what you told us, and we really want to know what you think. If you have any comments, ideas or questions about the updated design, please get in touch comment on our Facebook post, or email the Town Council at facilities@liskeard.gov.uk. Thanks again for your support — and for helping shape the future of the skatepark
