Posts for "Kings Field Park"

Posted by James on 2nd June 2011

Kings Field Skatepark | Overview

Kings Field Skatepark located on the outskirts of Kingston has been a project running for a long time. A lot of the locals have waited for this day for several years (probably from the start the plastic ramps were put in) But now thanks to some strong willed locals the park is open. I thought i would do one last post documenting the ramp setup. There are a lot of images in this final picture set but i thought it gives a good overview of the whole park.

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Posted by James on 30th May 2011

Complex Session After Party Awards

It was always going to get messy. Complex Session After Party Awards at the Hippodrome… It all goes off at 1:30 in..

Posted by James on 24th May 2011

King’s Field Skatepark | Opening Jam

Now i remember why i didn’t go to this, this looked really busy, too busy to get a decent run in. Still looks like lots of fun was had and some shots of Nathan on the jump box and Si doing a flip.. more of a skateboard edit tho. Roll on 28th!!!!

Posted by James on 17th May 2011

King Field | Kingston Skatepark is open

Kings field is now open. See the press release below

The King’s Field skatepark is designed to provide a place to ride for skaters, BMX riders, inline skaters and scooters of all ages and abilities. The ambitious design combines small rollers, a large jump-box, multi-level bowl, spine ramp and a technical street course. The interlinked sections can be ridden by different groups simultaneously whilst the central area provides a common space for the riders to socialise. Ridden all at once, as a complete circuit, the park gives a really unique combination of freeform concrete terrain, one that is ready to be enjoyed by all for years to come.

News on price of entry for the park coming soon…

Posted by James on 16th May 2011

Kings Field Skatepark First Weekend

Kings Field skatepark is now open. Here is a truck load of shots that went down over the weekend. Loads that didn’t get documented but more to come soon!

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Picture Credit: Eisa Bakos | Nathan Goring

Posted by James on 13th May 2011

Kings Field Entry

Apparently you will have to pay for the new skatepark, not sure many people will be happy about that. Maybe a membership would be sensible.

Word from Kcafe: Skate park will be free to enter until the end of June!

Posted by James on 13th May 2011

Post Closed

I have decided to close the posts on the ‘shame‘ article as its getting a bit out of hand.

I just read a post saying: “… james just remember we all know who you are……………..”

That was uncalled for. If you have noticed in the comment thread I haven’t made one comment about this as I wanted to leave it open as a discussion point. There is no need to make open threats to me. I didn’t take these pictures and honestly it doesn’t matter. It was merely to highlight the fact that the Skatepark shouldn’t be ridden..by anyone. The information i was given was regarding the issue of insurance and the threat of it been closed down if used. Something none of us want. Yes I’ve seen bmxers ride the skatepark which is disappointing, so it was not a post attacking skateboarders, it just so happened that they were there at the time.

There is no need to get aggressive about this. At the end of the day we all wanted the Skatepark, we all do a similar sport, and we all have fun doing it. I don’t feel anything bad towards anyone who rode/skated/bladed the park just sad that some people couldn’t wait, but that’s their call.

By the time you read this the park will be open, lets just enjoy it. J

Posted by James on 11th May 2011

Complex Session Under 16′s

Some news about the Kings Field Complex Session Jam on the 28th May:

The word from the council regarding under 16′s who want to take part in the Complex Session on May 28th is this…..

“all under 16 (intending to participate in the comps) get their parents to sign Registration form. Without their parents signing it, they can’t take part in the comps.
Below is the registration form which has a bit for parents to sign. Could you please get the word out, that all under 16s intending to take part in BMX Jam on 28th have to get their parents sign the form and bring it on the day.”

Download the form here: Registration Form

Posted by James on 7th May 2011

The Complex Session

Roll up roll up its going to be a big one!!

The Complex Session Jam

28 May · 12:00 – 18:00

The first BMX jam at the new Kings Field Skatepark. (Kingston Upon Thames)
AM and PRO Classes plus other event details soon!
After Party in Kingston Saturday Night (Venue TBC).

Check out the Facebook group here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=196703753691700

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Posted by James on 1st May 2011

Kings Field Construction | Set 8

Some shot of the almost complete kings field skatepark. Not long now. Looks good.. but how will it ride…

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Posted by James on 1st May 2011

Name and shame

Its unbelievable. Even after the statement below was put out..

“Guys, whoever is entering and using the skate park, please STOP. Because by doing so you are in breach of contruction site rules and could be ruining the new surface. Please RESPECT the site and wait untill the opening, 14th of May!”

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