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New Victoria Park skate plaza on track for spring opening

The existing skate area has now closed while construction gets underway, with specialist contractor Wheelscape appointed to deliver the scheme. Swansea Council says the popular mini ramp could be saved and relocated if the condition allows.

Part of a £3m citywide upgrade

The Victoria Park revamp forms part of a £3m investment in skate, BMX and wheeled‑sports facilities across Swansea. The aim is to ensure most residents live within two miles of a modern, upgraded site.

Curve Studio has helped design the new plaza, shaping the layout and features based on what local users said they wanted.

‘Safe, modern spaces close to home’

Cllr Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said the project shows the authority’s commitment to high‑quality community facilities.

Cllr Andrew Stevens said:

“This investment is about giving people of all ages more chances to be active, build skills and enjoy safe, modern spaces close to where they live.”

He said the Victoria Park scheme is one part of a wider network now being built across the city.

Artist’s impression of the new street‑plaza style skate and wheeled sports facility planned for Victoria Park, Swansea.
(Image: Swansea Council)

Cllr Andrew Stevens said:

“With work now starting at Victoria Park, alongside improvements that are complete, under way or planned elsewhere, we’re building a network of skate, BMX and wheeled sports facilities across Swansea. These projects show the value of working closely with communities and specialist designers to deliver facilities that reflect what users have asked for and will serve local areas well into the future.”

More upgrades on the way

Contracts have recently been awarded for improvements at Mynydd Newydd in Penlan and the Phoenix Centre in Townhill, with work due to start in the coming weeks.

Recent upgrades at Coed Bach in Pontarddulais and Melin Mynach in Gorseinon have already been completed — both delivered by Wheelscape.

Further schemes in development include a small cycling facility in Blaenymaes, a new pump track in Bishopston, refurbishment of the existing pump track at Clyne Valley, and a junior pump track in Gorseinon. More locations are expected to be announced soon.

Backed by multiple funding streams

The overall programme is being supported by ward members, community and town councils, the community investment fund and the Welsh Government’s active travel grant.

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Editor Dec 9

Work begins on new skate plaza at Swansea’s Victoria Park

Existing skate park closes as work begins

Workers are moving onto the Victoria Park site this week, with the council confirming that the current skate park will soon shut down. Officials say the existing mini ramp could be retained and relocated if conditions allow.

Groundworks are being prepared before full construction starts in January. Swansea Council have appointed specialist contractor Wheelscape to deliver the project, which is scheduled for completion by the end of March 2026. No works will take place over the Christmas period.

£3m programme across the city

The Victoria Park scheme forms part of a wider £3m programme to upgrade and expand wheeled sports facilities across Swansea. According to the authority, the goal is to ensure most residents are within two miles of a new or improved site.

Designers from Curve Studio have been working alongside the council to shape the plans, which include new pump tracks, cycling facilities and skate park refurbishments in multiple communities.

Cabinet member hails “high‑quality spaces”

Cllr Andrew Stevens, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said:

“Victoria Park’s new street‑plaza facility is another major step in our commitment to providing high‑quality wheeled sports spaces right across Swansea.

This investment is about giving residents of all ages more opportunities to get active, develop their skills and enjoy safe, modern facilities close to home.”

He stressed that improvements are already complete, under way or planned in other communities, creating a network of skate, BMX and wheeled sports sites “within easy reach for most residents.”

More projects in the pipeline

Council officials have confirmed that contracts will shortly be awarded for skate park upgrades at Mynydd Newydd in Penlan and the Phoenix Centre in Townhill. They point to recent enhancements at Coed Bach in Pontarddulais and Melin Mynach in Gorseinon, also delivered by Wheelscape.

Future plans, the council say, include a small cycling facility in Blaenymaes, a new pump track in Bishopston, refurbishment of the existing pump track at Clyne Valley, and a junior pump track in Gorseinon. Further sites are expected to be announced soon.

The authority notes that the investment is supported by funding from ward members, the community investment fund, community and town councils, and the Welsh Government via an active travel grant.

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Editor Nov 7

Work to start on new skate plaza at Victoria Park as £2.8m wheeled sports investment rolls out

A city‑centre hub for skaters and riders

The scheme will replace the park’s existing skate ramp with a modern plaza‑style design, giving skateboarders, BMXers and scooter riders a purpose‑built space in the heart of the city. Swansea Council expects to appoint a contractor shortly, with the project scheduled for completion by the end of March.

Locals will get their first look at the plans during a public meeting in the park on Tuesday, November 11, where designers from Curve Studio will explain the project. A follow‑up session at the Guildhall will then set out how the wider £2.8m investment in wheeled sports is taking shape across Swansea.

Investment reaching across Swansea

The Victoria Park project is just one part of a city‑wide programme. Updated designs will also be unveiled for a BMX‑focused track at Gowerton’s Elba sports complex and an upgraded skatepark at Ynystawe.

Council officers say the goal is simple: to ensure that in most parts of Swansea, no one will have to travel more than two miles to reach a new or improved wheeled sports facility.

Other schemes are already moving forward. Contracts are about to be awarded for improvements at Mynydd Newydd in Penlan and the Phoenix Centre in Townhill, while major upgrades have already been completed at Coed Bach in Pontarddulais and Melin Mynach in Gorseinon.

Plans are also in the pipeline for a small cycling facility in Blaenymaes, a new pump track in Bishopston, refurbishment of the existing pump track at Clyne Valley, and a junior pump track in Gorseinon. More sites are expected to be announced soon.

Council: “We’re investing heavily”

Cllr Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “We understand how popular skateboarding, BMXing and other wheeled sports are in Swansea.

This is why we’re investing so heavily in new or improved facilities right across the city for the benefit of our young people and wheeled sports enthusiasts of all ages.

The meetings planned for next week will give people an update on where we are with the overall investment as we continue to work closely alongside experts at Curve Studio to deliver the kind of high‑quality facilities that meets people’s needs and aspirations.”

Backed by multiple partners

The £2.8m programme is being funded through a mix of council budgets, ward member contributions, the community investment fund, support from community and town councils, and Welsh Government active travel grants.

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