Skate plaza design ticks boxes on list

Published date03 November 2021
The design was the result of consultation with more than 200 skateboarders, scooter riders, school students, parents, and Flaxmere residents.

Laid out over 1375sq m, it has almost everything the skaters and scooter riders wanted, with its more than 20 elements including quarter pipes, ledges, rails, stairs, ramps, kerbs and bowls.

There is also a kiosk with an outdoor seating area, and seating in and around the plaza, with the existing trees providing shade.

Hastings District councillor Peleti Oli said the skate plaza would be an “awesome” addition to Flaxmere Park.

“It doesn’t matter what you’re into, it will be there — for action we’ll have the skatepark and the new basketball court adding to the playground, ki-o-rahi field, sports grounds, disc golf and exercise equipment, or you can take a walk or jog under the trees, or bring a picnic and a deck of cards or a chess set and chill out.”

The site plan was prepared by top Kiwi skate facility designer...

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