A Bridge of Don skate park has been handed to a local community group to manage for a peppercorn rent.
Bridge of Don Skate Park Group is looking to upgrade and extend the facility at Westfield Park so it was agreed at Aberdeen City Council’s Finance and Resources Committee yesterday (7 May 2025) to a community asset transfer.
Committee convener Councillor Alex McLellan said: “The 34 letters sent through a feasibility study for the upgraded skate park from school pupils and other people in Bridge of Don show the amount of support in the area for the facility.
“There will be health and economic benefits for the upgrade and extension to the skate park as the new attraction would encourage wheeled sport enthusiasts into the park and wider area while promoting outdoor physical activity so we are very happy to let the local group manage the facility.
“We look forward to seeing the improvements to the skate park.”
The Group’s vision is to create a space for all ages and abilities to use, to refurbish the current area making it a safer usable space and to provide an entertaining and fun recreational space for years to come.
Glenn Belka, Chair of Bridge of Don Skatepark Group, said: “After a lot of hard work from the group, we are delighted to be moving forward with the project. Our next steps to bring this exciting new facility to Bridge of Don include fundraising and collaborating with skatepark designers and the local community.”
Under the community asset transfer lease of £1 a year for 20 years, the Council will empty the litter bins close by the facility and maintain the grass area around the skate park. Discussions are to be held for lighting as the Group plans to extend and upgrade this as part of its improvements.
