Grayshott’s Teen Recreation Area Project Update: Week 3

This is the third weekly update on the Skate Park project for our residents.

The project continues to progress very well and remains firmly on track for completion by Christmas. Despite the challenges of the weather, the work-crew has achieved another set of important milestones this week.

The hardcore bases for the new pathway, the extended tarmac skate area, and the Activity Zone have all now been completed. This provides a solid foundation for the next stages of the project and gives a clear sense of how the different areas will connect together across the site.

Most excitingly, the Activity Zone equipment has now started to be installed. The designers selected this equipment with teenagers firmly in mind, ensuring it offers both fun and challenge. The centrepiece is a large ‘ninja trail’ which can also be used for calisthenics training. Alongside this are a series of bars designed for sitting, swinging, perching, or simply hanging out with friends. Together, these features create a versatile space that encourages both active play and social interaction.

Next week, attention will turn to shaping and settling the bund (mound of earth) behind the Activity Zone, which will provide a natural backdrop and enhance the overall look and feel of the area.

As always, I would like to remind residents that this project has been shaped by community input. We consulted widely with our 11–15 age group to understand what they most valued, and through a competitive design competition we selected Proludic’s excellent design. We are delighted to see it now coming to life.

If you would like to know more, please visit the display in the Parish Office or explore the information available on our website.

As project manager for the Parish Council, I am happy

 

to answer any questions – please contact me via e-mail at sean.weir@grayshott-pc.gov.uk.

Many thanks,
Sean Weir