Gwynedd
Caernarfon, Parc Coed Helen (the biggest)
Pwllheli, Morfa Garreg
Tal y Sarn, Penygroes
Blaenau Ffestiniog, Glan y Pwll (5-acre site)
Barmouth, North Promenade
Tywyn, Recreation ground, Cambrian Terrace
Cwm y Glo
Anglesey
Llangefni (biggest), outside Plas Arthur Leisure Centre
Holyhead, New Park Road
Amlwch, Parc Lon Goch and Craig y Don
Conwy
Llanrwst, Plough Street (Rwsters Skate Zone)
Colwyn Bay, Dan's Den skate park, Eirias Park
Llandudno, Builder Street (next to Llandudno Football Club)
Abergele, Pentre Mawr Park
Penmaenmawr
Llandudno Junction, Victoria Recreation Area
Kinmel Bay
Llanfairfechan, Victoria Gardens
your comments
Elliott from Birmingham
It looks like I'm going to be moving to Bangor for Uni this september and it's depressed me to read some of these comments. I was hoping that I'd be able to become more of an active skateboarder up there but that doesn't appear to be the case. Which is really sad.
Mon Jun 8 10:08:46 2009
Dreads - student at Bangor
Can't help but agree with Gary here, Bangor is never going to be a real city and there's pretty much no chance of getting our own park, but stranger things have happened elsewhere. All it took in my hometown was a few years of moaning at the council and enough busted benches around town to get our own park with public graff walls. You make the petition and we'll sign it! I guess in the meantime I'll see you in Caernarfon, Colwyn or 'Fechan. Peace.
Mon May 11 09:53:53 2009
Laurence Jones, Bangor
The provisions for skaters/bikers etc. in Bangor is pretty shoddy to be honest. Bearing in mind that Bangor is a city its practically a crime not to have suitable facilities for skaters. I can say with whole honesty, that skateboarding and the culture that surrounds it, does the world of good in the community and certainly keeps teenagers from doing stupid stuff (both to themselves and others). Currently at uni here and its a bit of a shambles really. Living in a town far smaller than Bangor at home, im a 5 minute drive for 7 skateparks, all of which have been built to actually be functional for the end! user (and not a lump of steel the council payed a tonne for due to lack of subject knowledge). There notably wasn't problems of teenage loitoring and drugs/other crimes at home, maybe this is because each park had a thriving community of genuine enthuisasts who were looking to better themselves by means of sport. I would be happy to consult the council on building a park, perhaps a petition needs to be drawn up to see whether a park would be a viable option? Sort it out
Tue Feb 24 09:18:25 2009
Josh, Bangor
I'm in uni here and frankly have nothing to do on weekends/not in lectures. I skateboard and there is nowhere for me to do it. If i do it on the streets i get dirty looks from the locals but i don't care, where else am i supposed to go?
Mon Feb 9 10:21:59 2009
Matt Allen, Bangor
I live in Bangor so i'm always traveling to llanfairfechan and caernarfon to skate the parks because the Bangor locals are really abusive, i have to wait till night to skate empty car parks, and it's constantly raining. But i do understand that councils cannot throughout money for what are essential fad sports.
The parks that have been made throughout north Wales meet most needs, but they have been made without user input, which means less effective parks that are rarely used.
Mon Feb 2 10:00:51 2009
Iwan, Penrhyndeudraeth
The land for our skatepark is massive. We have enough room to build a full size half pipe, but unfortunately we have a 4ft box jump and two five ft quaters. We also have 2 rails which have been put in places where you can't even get enough speed to get on. We have been begging the council to give us more ramps, but they just say no. It's really annoying.
Wed Nov 5 08:59:32 2008
Midge, Porthmadog
When Tesco was built here in Porthmadog a couple of years back they decided to help the community by giving us a grant and land to build a skate park but the police and council turned it down. Now what's up with that? Also they send us out of our normal street skating spots, but what the hell do they expect if they ain't gonna build us a skate park!
Wed Nov 5 08:57:31 2008
Kev , Llanfairfechan
You should build a small spine at the skate park here as it's only small and there's plenty of space for building.
Fri Feb 1 11:24:38 2008
tom llanrug
we have got a skate park down the road at cwm y glo but its too small - it needs more ramps and jumps like caernarfon. there is plenty of space for more i just cant see why not!!!!
Mon Sep 17 10:38:26 2007
luke, llandudno junction
I have a skate park round the corner from me but all it is really is a half pipe - we need more stuff there
Fri Aug 10 09:37:05 2007
Nia, Caernarfon.
Fair play, Caernarfon needed something. Would be a great idea to have one in Bangor though.
Tue Jul 31 16:38:12 2007
lewis, llanddulas
i have to cycle 4 miles to the nearest skate park in colwyn bay - you cant really class abergele as a skate park make one in llanddulas
Wed Jul 25 10:16:45 2007
Ken, Penmaenmawr.
I recently started skating and there is quite a few Parks round me but bangor should have one, A real Badass Skatepark.
Thu Jun 21 10:02:54 2007
Gary, formerly of Bangor
I now live in Colwyn Bay and it has only highlighted to me how poor Bangor is. I could go on for hours about missed opertunities, lack of facilities, local council attitude etc, but I'll stick to the matter in hand, skateparks. The only thing i can suggest is for those of you who aren't old enough to drive yet, hold tight till your 17, or get the bus or train to C'bay or Warrington. Warrington has a park with bowls and everythin'. I'm 34, an old skool skater, dogtown decks etc and love pool ridin, not so hot on ramps an rails etc. But as for Bangor, it's a lost cause. Forget about this lonely one horse town and move on, it'll drag you down if you stay there. Bangor has been on a steady decline for years and will keep going until it reaches rock bottom. As someone said: "It's not the end of the world, but you can see it from there."
Thu Jan 25 15:15:50 2007
