May Park Primary School has flipped the script on traditional playgrounds by unveiling its very own skatepark, designed by the pupils themselves.
The skate park had previously featured as a pop up at Cabot Circus car park and marks the final stage of a two-year project with Campus Skateboarding, supported by Skateboard UK and Subway restaurants and a huge amount of inspiration by the May Park enthusiasts who have had their vision turned into a reality.
James Almond, vice-principal at May Park Primary School said: “Our children were keen to start an after school skateboarding club and, following a visit to an inspirational Swedish school who had embraced skateboarding, Campus was keen to be instrumental in this. You could say a match made in heaven.
“What followed next was a period of consultation with our parents and school leaders which was all extremely positive, including a suitable area located within the school grounds. Once funding was secured, our young skaters’ passion shone through as they designed their very own skatepark features.”
Launched at a pop up event, the equipment has now been transported and installed at May Park Primary School for the children to enjoy on a permanent basis.
James added: “We are incredibly proud of our skateboarding club and the talented young people who are part of it, who now have the pleasure of skating on their own creations.”