City Skate Park

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Ariel view of the proposed City Skate Park. The bowl which is predominantly yellow in colour, is clearly visible.

(Image for illustration purposes only)

Update: October 2022

The City Skate Park is officially open!

The Olympic standard skate park will give skateboarders and all wheeled sport enthusiasts a permanent community facility in the CBD. This state-of-the-art facility is a street style space, with stair sets, grinding rails, ledges and a large bowl featuring a unique vertical cradle. It also has a designated area for beginners with a mini bowl, and floodlights to enable safe use throughout day and night.

To find out more, follow the link https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/city-skate


Update: August 2022

We are almost go for launch! The City skate Park is really taking shape - see below.

The official opening is happening from 10am-12pm on Saturday September 3. At the moment the team is busy applying the finishing touches to the skate park, which will be open to the public from midday on Saturday September 3.


Update: July 2022

We are pleased to announce that construction pf the City Skate Park is almost complete. The final stage will be the landscaping which we will do throughout August. Although the wet month of July did have an impact on progress, we still remain on schedule to have the City Skate Park ready for the official opening on the 1 September. The quality and size of the City Skate Park is truly remarkable considering the adversity faced throughout the construction. We look forward to opening this space for the community on 3 September 2022.


Update: May 2022

The City Skate Park, despite COVID tribulations, is taking shape. Here are some photos which highlight the intricacies of concreting curved structures. Great work by the contractor and to the project team in the delivery of this project!!!


More shots of the work that is currently underway.


Update: April 2022

Progress on the City Skate Park is being made...albeit slowly - see below:


Unfortunately, the spread of Covid 19 across the nation and associated quarantine requirements has led to a reduction in available resources. This has affected the head contractor onsite and key suppliers providing concrete, steel and labour resources. This has inevitably delayed the completion of works and the official opening date.

The contractor has installed the Olympic standard lighting which helps mitigate the delays by working longer hours to complete the project.

Please visit us again soon for further updates.


Update: January 2022

Works at the new City Skate Park are progressing steadily, despite some less than desirable weather conditions leading into Christmas. The civil works are now complete and a lot of footings have been poured in preparation for the skate surface. Over the next two months there will be a continuous flow of concrete occurring in conjunction with the above Olympic standard lighting being installed.’


City Skate Park: Update September 2021

The City of Adelaide has been working to deliver an exemplary skate facility in the heart of the city; however, some unavoidable technical delays have impacted on the project completion date. These unavoidable delays have allowed further testing and optimisation of the remaining works. We understand this has been disappointing, but are confident the final outcome will be worth the wait.

We have done some good work with the contractors for stage one that has allowed us to optimise the earthworks and move into stage two with Convic for the remainder of the build. Convic are a trusted skate park designer and specialist contractor. As the designer they have been working closely with us from the concept stage. Stage two construction is scheduled to begin in early October 2021.

The skate park is on track for completion in early 2022. Please refer to this page for future updates.


City Skate Park - Latest Construction Update 26th April 2021


City Skate Park - Update February 2021

Construction has now commenced on the new City Skate park in Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25). We will be posting updates as construction progresses (see above). Please return here for future updates. Click here to view all previous construction updates.


City Skate Park - Update 2 October 2020

Following extensive investigations at the proposed location of the City Skate Park the concept design has now been completed and detailed design is currently underway. We are aiming for construction of the City Skate Park to begin at Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25) by the end of this year and be completed mid 2021. Click here for more information.

Click here to view the full Concept Design Report. To view a 3D visualisation of the concept design please click on the link below:

You can subscribe for project updates by clicking on the 'STAY INFORMED' button (top right opposite).

Click here for previous project updates.

(Image for illustration purposes only)

Update: October 2022

The City Skate Park is officially open!

The Olympic standard skate park will give skateboarders and all wheeled sport enthusiasts a permanent community facility in the CBD. This state-of-the-art facility is a street style space, with stair sets, grinding rails, ledges and a large bowl featuring a unique vertical cradle. It also has a designated area for beginners with a mini bowl, and floodlights to enable safe use throughout day and night.

To find out more, follow the link https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/city-skate


Update: August 2022

We are almost go for launch! The City skate Park is really taking shape - see below.

The official opening is happening from 10am-12pm on Saturday September 3. At the moment the team is busy applying the finishing touches to the skate park, which will be open to the public from midday on Saturday September 3.


Update: July 2022

We are pleased to announce that construction pf the City Skate Park is almost complete. The final stage will be the landscaping which we will do throughout August. Although the wet month of July did have an impact on progress, we still remain on schedule to have the City Skate Park ready for the official opening on the 1 September. The quality and size of the City Skate Park is truly remarkable considering the adversity faced throughout the construction. We look forward to opening this space for the community on 3 September 2022.


Update: May 2022

The City Skate Park, despite COVID tribulations, is taking shape. Here are some photos which highlight the intricacies of concreting curved structures. Great work by the contractor and to the project team in the delivery of this project!!!


More shots of the work that is currently underway.


Update: April 2022

Progress on the City Skate Park is being made...albeit slowly - see below:


Unfortunately, the spread of Covid 19 across the nation and associated quarantine requirements has led to a reduction in available resources. This has affected the head contractor onsite and key suppliers providing concrete, steel and labour resources. This has inevitably delayed the completion of works and the official opening date.

The contractor has installed the Olympic standard lighting which helps mitigate the delays by working longer hours to complete the project.

Please visit us again soon for further updates.


Update: January 2022

Works at the new City Skate Park are progressing steadily, despite some less than desirable weather conditions leading into Christmas. The civil works are now complete and a lot of footings have been poured in preparation for the skate surface. Over the next two months there will be a continuous flow of concrete occurring in conjunction with the above Olympic standard lighting being installed.’


City Skate Park: Update September 2021

The City of Adelaide has been working to deliver an exemplary skate facility in the heart of the city; however, some unavoidable technical delays have impacted on the project completion date. These unavoidable delays have allowed further testing and optimisation of the remaining works. We understand this has been disappointing, but are confident the final outcome will be worth the wait.

We have done some good work with the contractors for stage one that has allowed us to optimise the earthworks and move into stage two with Convic for the remainder of the build. Convic are a trusted skate park designer and specialist contractor. As the designer they have been working closely with us from the concept stage. Stage two construction is scheduled to begin in early October 2021.

The skate park is on track for completion in early 2022. Please refer to this page for future updates.


City Skate Park - Latest Construction Update 26th April 2021


City Skate Park - Update February 2021

Construction has now commenced on the new City Skate park in Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25). We will be posting updates as construction progresses (see above). Please return here for future updates. Click here to view all previous construction updates.


City Skate Park - Update 2 October 2020

Following extensive investigations at the proposed location of the City Skate Park the concept design has now been completed and detailed design is currently underway. We are aiming for construction of the City Skate Park to begin at Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25) by the end of this year and be completed mid 2021. Click here for more information.

Click here to view the full Concept Design Report. To view a 3D visualisation of the concept design please click on the link below:

You can subscribe for project updates by clicking on the 'STAY INFORMED' button (top right opposite).

Click here for previous project updates.

Consultation has concluded.

  • City Skate Update: February 2019

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    In February 2019, the City of Adelaide and State Government announced their intention to jointly deliver a new City Skate Park in Gladys Elphick Park/Narnungga (Park 25). The State Government will provide $3 million funding for the new City Skate Park.


  • Project Update: 20 October 2015

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    In the absence of a permanent skate facility and the identification of a suitable location yet to be made, a Temporary Skate and Court upgrade will be constructed in Ityamai-itpina (Park 15) off Wakefield Road. This facility will be constructed within the footprint of the existing basketball courts, and the extent of works will include a skate section, upgraded basketball facilities and community recreation facilities. The project is currently open for tender and the successful tender submission is scheduled to be confirmed in November 2015.

    Council is continuing discussions with the State Government regarding the funding and location of a new permanent skate facility in the city. The development of this temporary skate and court upgrade will provide a significant opportunity to engage with the skate community on the design, implementation and management of a new permanent solution specifically.


  • Project Update: August 2014

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    The City Skate Park will temporarily close from 11th of August until 8th September 2014.

    The closure will enable site testing and survey to occur ahead of building and construction works expected to commence in 2015. City Skate Park will reopen on completion of the site survey and testing, and remain open until February 2015 when Adelaide City Council’s lease expires.

    Adelaide City Council continues to work closely with the State Government to confirm a suitable location for the new skate park.

    During this time, you can continue skating at one of the nearby Skate Parks. See below for a list of Skate Parks within 10km of the City:

    For more information on nearby Skate Parks click here.

    If you would like to be kept updated with this consultation, please register by clicking here.

  • Project Update: March 2014.

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    Thank you to all who have had Your Say on the City Skate Park! We have enjoyed gathering your ideas and spending time with you to hear your thoughts and suggestions on the City Skate Park.

    We have just finished pulling together all the results from the surveys into a infographic, please check it out.
    Keep watching this space for more progress updates and opportunities for you to have your input as we progress with this project.

    If you would like to be kept updated with this consultation, please register by clicking here.

  • Project update: February 2014

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    On 15 June 2013 the Australian and South Australian Government announced $100M in funding toward two new facilities that would form part of the City’s new health and biomedical precinct. One of the

    facilities is planned to be constructed on the site of the existing City Skate Park.

    Adelaide City Council leases the site of the City Skate Park from the State Government. On 18 June 2013, the State Government provided formal notice of termination of the lease, with the termination date being
    officially 18 June 2014. Council has investigated costs in relocating the City Skate Park and estimates, based on best practice interstate and overseas, that a new skate facility will cost around $3 million.

    From 7 January to 24 February 2014 Council consulted the community that was using, visiting and interacting with the City Skate Park for ideas that would inform its decision-making on a future skate facility for the City. Consultation included three (3) on-site visits:

    • Wednesday 5 February - 6pm -9pm
    • Thursday 13 February - 4pm - 7pm
    • Saturday 22 February - 10am - 3pm.

    The outcomes of the consultation can be viewed here.

    • Read through the documents in the 'Related Documents' section for background information on the 2014 consultation
    • View the FAQs section for commonly asked questions about the 2014 consultation.