The St Ives Skatepark Project was set up in Jan 2016 to raise funds to revamp the existing skatepark. The plan was to create a fantastic new concrete skatepark that will appeal to a much wider range of users. A few events were organised to gain support, gather feedback and the Skatepark Project Group was officially formed.

Through the full support of the St Ives Town Council and the St Ives Town Deal the new skatepark began construction in January 2021 and was completed by May despite a very wet Cornish winter. World renowned skatepark builders Maverick worked tirelessly to ensure the park was completed on schedule and finished to the highest quality.

This was about coming together to support our young people and showing that we prioritised their health and well being.  When local families, children and young people discovered that our dream finally becane a reality they were beyond happy.  This is a change that will affect not just this generation, but those to come.

See more info on //stivestowncouncil-cornwall.gov.uk/places/st-ives-skatepark/ and photos and videos of the build and completed skatepark on //www.maverickskateparks.co.uk/stives/stives-skatepark

St Ives Community Orchard are proud of their part in initiating the skatepark project, helping to form the group and organise and fund the first couple events to gather support.

See Mavericks concept video of the skatepark

The Vortex in action

Previous skatepark

Our previous skatepark was built by the St Ives Town Council in 2004 and although it was very popular initially, and much loved by some, this old-style wooden and metal ramps with tarmac ground had many disadvantages.  It was expensive to fix, got damaged easily and if it was just slightly wet it was very slippery. It also didn't have many skating areas for younger kids and beginners.

Many local skaters travelled to other concrete skate parks and it was decided that a state of the art concrete skatepark would attract a much wider range of users and make it a friendlier and safer environment. 

We saw a huge amount of local support and engagement around the idea of building a world-class skatepark in St.Ives and that was reflected in the money we raised as a community.

See our Project timeline. 

The St Ives Skatepark fundraising group held a range of events to help raise money for a new park. One way we did this was through a series of gigs within the town where community donations helped towards our end goal.  Thanks to all who have attended or helped with these evenings, and kept the dream alive. See more info about our Art Decko Auction,  Sk8 Event in the Guildhall, the Big Skate Gig, Balcony bar gigs, Kernoachella headlined by Lowkey and Krafty Kuts and a few more.

Kernoachella

Art Decko

Silver Ball

Guildhall Sk8 Event