Why a Wheels and Skate Park? Skateboarding is a social sport that has multi-generational appeal and has grown into a mainstream pursuit and an inspirational Olympic sport Historically, some skating facilities ended up in dark forgotten corners of parks and gained a bad reputation. The Portishead Skate and Wheels Park at the Lake Grounds will …
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Battle for skatepark in Portishead almost over as council agrees lease for Lake Grounds site
North Somerset Council has agreed for a lease to be funded by Portishead Wheels and Skatepark (WASP) for a facility at the Lake Grounds. Read the full article here
Applause broke out in a council chamber when a 10-year planning conflict came to an end.
In 2010, permission was granted to build a skate park in Portishead but the project has repeatedly been blocked by local councillors. The row has dragged on so long that some of the young people who first fought for the facility now have children of their own. Read the full article here
Portishead skatepark location hunt may finally end after long search
The long-running saga of finding a place for a new skatepark in Portishead could come to an end next month. Read the full article here
Campaigners apply for consent to build skatepark at Portishead Lake Grounds
Portishead is a step closer to receiving a permanent skatepark after an application for landlord’s consent was submitted. Read the full article here
Site agreed for new Portishead skate park
Work is to start on proposals to build a new skatepark at Portishead Lake Grounds – after it was declared as the favoured site for a new facility in the town. The beauty spot – described as the jewel in North Somerset’s crown – was revealed as the preferred site for a new facility in …
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Pop-up skateparks go down ‘better than envisaged’ as Portishead edges closer to permanent facility
Hundreds of people took to the ramps at a trio of pop-up skateparks in Portishead in recent weeks, as a project to create a long-awaited permanent facility gathers speed. Read the full article here
Trio of pop-up skating events in Portishead in coming weeks
Portishead Wheels & Skatepark Group (WASP), Portishead Town Council and skateboarding shop Sk8 Or Die will oversee a trio of events in August and September. Full article here
Skateboarding shop opens in Portishead
An independent skateboarding shop has opened for business in Portishead, with hopes of growing the town’s community of boarders. Read the full article here