Two much-loved skateparks in Norwich have had exciting makeovers - with fresh designs, new features, and more space for everyone who loves to ride, roll, or skate.
Heartsease Recreation Ground and Eaton Park - have a fresh new look!
Norwich City Council teamed up with skatepark experts Betongpark to create fun, inclusive spaces for everyone who enjoys wheeled sports like skateboarding, BMX, scooting, roller skating, and WCMX (wheelchair motocross).
The concept aimed to create a unique, playful, combined social activity space, while paying tribute to the previous facilities on site, including the iconic, sculptural concrete transition in the park, as well as the existing metal mini ramp.
The design for Heartsease was developed to reflect comments at consultation and included:
- a larger footprint to cater for the local rollerblading community, including a raised berm to offer an area for gentle challenges
- a more creative transition from than the mini ramp with the addition of pool coping
- additional seating and space to socialise, as such a new covered hangout area has been located in the corner of the space.
The skatepark is now open!!
Eaton Park’s upgrade has added a plaza-style section designed for all wheeled sports, including:
- skateboarding, BMX, scooting, rollerblading, and WCMX
- a smooth connection to the existing park, so riders can now flow between areas
- new features which were not previously available, now offering fresh challenges for all skill levels
- a space shaped by feedback from local riders, making it welcoming for beginners and pros alike.
Now open.
