Concept design features

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The concept design has been amended to reflect the feedback obtained on the draft concept design. 

The new skate park offers a more street style skate park that provides opportunities for all ages and skill levels to be involved. 

The following street style skate features have been included within the design:

·  ‘Sushi tray’ manual pad

·  Split level wall ride

·  Waterfall

·  Four sided coffin

·  Curved skate seat

Other key features of the updated draft concept design include:

Landscape: trees & planting areas

Soft landscaping such as trees, planting and lawn are to be integrated into the skate facility. The integration of planting and trees provides shade and a natural wind break for both skaters and spectators. These soft landscaped areas of respite offer excellent spaces for spectators, parents and aspiring skateboarders to view from a close but safe distance.

All ability skate terrain

The design will be a facility that is unique to Mount Cotton and enticing for skaters of all ages. The facility will include features for all abilities, which compliment the terrain of other skateboard parks in the surrounding area.

The design and positioning of elements will ensure that both beginner and advanced skaters will enjoy moving throughout the park not limited to any one particular area. The beloved Coffin feature of the existing skatepark which has been ‘supersized’ will be a great social focal point of the park.

The ‘street’ style arrangement of the features in the park allows skaters to move continuously throughout the space and gives opportunities for all abilities to have fun, socialize, show off, and refine their skills

Performance structure / events pavilion

A multipurpose performance structure which stands at the highest point of the skate facility is a great space from which to view the entire park. This sheltered area is ideal for judges and spectators during local events and skateboard/bike/scooter competitions.

Skate ledges which double as seating elements occupy various places around the perimeter. When not being used as seats these perimeter elements enhance the skate experience by offering more creative trajectories throughout the facility

Basketball courts

The existing basketball court is an ideal flat surface for beginners to learn how to skate when not being used for basketball purposes. The courts also offer an perfect space for coaching, learn to skate clinics or a place for tents during local events or competitions.

A transfer hip and transition elements help to define the basketball area but also allow skaters to move between the court and adjacent facility when the court is not being used.