Adelaide CBD: $3m city skate park announced for West Tce

A new city skate park will open next year, bringing an end to the long-running saga over replacing a former CBD skate park which was razed for development.

What the $3 million Adelaide City Skate Park will look like.

A new city skate park will be built on West Tce and open next year, finally ending the long-running saga to replace a former CBD facility which was razed for development.

Transport Minister Stephan Knoll on Monday revealed a $3 million vision for Park 25, also known as Gladys Elphick Park or Narnungga, which he called an “ideal location”.

Skaters have been without a permanent city site since 2015, when Adelaide City Council’s former North Tce park was closed to make way for construction of a UniSA health building. The new plan is a partnership between the State Government and Adelaide City Council.

Mr Knoll said it was due for completion in the first half of next year, after further work on planning and design as well as consultation over the park’s “exact location and scope”.

The $3 million Adelaide City Skate Park will be built on West Tce.

“The Marshall Government is delighted to announce that soon we will again have a fun and safe location for a city skate park,” Mr Knoll said.

“It’s well connected and serviced by our tram network, making it easy for young people and other users to access the skate park.”

He said the former Government “tore down” the old park without plans for a replacement. In last year’s election campaign, Labor made a similar $3 million promise to fully fund a City Council plan for a new skate park off West Tce, opposite the Hindley St intersection.

Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor said the process had taken “far too long”.

“Council has strongly and consistently lobbied the State Government for a new facility since the closure of the North Terrace skate park,” she said.

“I sincerely thank the new State Government for listening and taking decisive action to provide the funding required.

“The new City Skate Park ... will be another great attraction for city residents and visitors.

“I look forward to working with the local skate and BMX communities, as well as other stakeholders, to ensure that this facility is accessible, inclusive and enjoyable.”

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