New Skate Park A Huge Hit!

Stage one of the new skate park in Cannonvale opened last week and families flocked there in great numbers, eager to try out the facility.

Skateboards, scooters, bikes and trikes slid across the brand-new concrete with children of all ages excited to explore the twists, turns, slopes and grinds for the first time.

The newly completed stage one of the skate park complex is gentler and easier, making it ideal for little learners, as well as being designed to suit a broader range of skill levels compared to its previous iteration.

Some of the children commented that the skate park was slipperier than the last one but that they were enjoying getting to know the new course.

The teenagers said that they were looking forward to the second stage of the skate park complex because it will be more challenging as it is set to be of competition standard.

Stage two of the skatepark is a ‘bowl’ design which is ideal for intermediate to advanced level skaters and it is hoped that this standard of facility will help attract competitions to the area.

Whitsunday Region Council said they were thrilled to see the skatepark operational and that they were looking forward to completing stage two of the project by early 2022.

“The new venue is the perfect place to meet up with your friends and enjoy a new rider experience,” they said.

“Grab your scooter, your skateboard or your skates and try out the brand-new street style skating area.”

Ebony Gould, Josh Martin, Luka Nott, Riley Cowley and Sammy Mackie. Back row: Axel Sergeant, Jack Phyland and Damon Magill

The stage two competition bowl is due to be completed early 2023

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