Situated at the western edge of the project, near Hove Lagoon, this new seafront sports area includes a 600-square-metre roller area, a state-of-the-art skate park, and a 150-metre BMX pump track. Designed to cater to the entire community, the facilities accommodate all ages and skill levels, whether for rollerblading, skateboarding, or skating.
A new sports hub has also been handed over to BHCC for fit-out works to commence. Inside the complex, locals will be able to enjoy a new café with a terrace, public toilets and changing facilities as well as a new home for the Bowls Club. Once internal works are complete, the park will officially open in spring 2025.
This regeneration of underused green spaces will see the 40,000 metre-squared area restored with new trees and flowers, achieving a biodiversity net gain while creating a finished development that is welcoming to the community
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In coordination with the skatepark design specialist Maverick Industries, the new Hove Beach Skate Park features spray concrete to deliver a smooth riding surface while complementing the surrounding natural landscape. The park includes seating and stair sets, a mini-ramp with extension, flatbanks, curved ledges, hubba ledges, and more exciting features for skate-enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, through collaboration with professional pump track designers, Velosolutions, the finished 145m pump track is surfaced with a bespoke smooth asphalt mix, designed to ensure that all wheelbases can roll seamlessly. With tightly spaced rollers and bermed corners, riders can generate speed without pedalling, appealing to cyclists and scooter riders alike. The inclusive design ensures that the track is accessible to beginners, while also offering advanced riders the opportunity to challenge themselves with technical manoeuvres.
The park's lighting, equipped with anti-spill hoods to prevent light from extending beyond the sports areas, will be operational later this year and function between 8am and 10pm. To conserve energy, motion sensors will control the lights, ensuring they are only switched on when the park is in use.
The well-used skatepark at Hove Lagoon has now closed, with the area set to be repurposed for the children’s rides and amusements which are currently located on the grass. This relocation will provide a larger green space for visitors to enjoy.
Guy Hannell, Area Director for Morgan Sindall Construction in the Southern Home Counties, said: "We're so proud to celebrate the completion of this skate park, the first of many exciting elements at Hove Beach Park. The team has worked exceptionally hard to bring this project to life, creating an area for the local community to come together and truly enjoy this green space.
"Our collaboration with Brighton and Hove County Council as well as Maverick Industries shines in the finished result, and we can’t wait to see some local skaters enjoy the ramps."
