Posted by James on 14th August 2009

Kingston Park Redevelopment Meeting

Had a meeting last night about the redevelopment of Kingston/ Kings Field park. Nothings final yet but its a good start even if some people were being unhelpful.. no bowl.
Anyone got anything to add that you think we need in the park..?

Key points-

1. Agreed small representation group for next couple of meets. Matt (Skaters), Aaron (BMX), Sean (in line) Lou (girls/young women), David (Richmond Youth Partnership) , Gaye (Parks), Steve (general know everyone/everything person). These people MUST feed back info to other park users.

2. Agreed timescale. Final list of requirements re new skate park to be agreed by end of Sept. Then out to contractors for design pics. Final design November. Contractor appointed by Christmas for build in time to open Summer 2010.

3. Agreed consultation. RYP to put a notice up in Kcafe with post its for ideas. Also a brief yes/no questionnaire on the following key points. We won’t use the existing design pictures we have from Wheelscape although concept 2 was the preferred option at this stage.

4. Key features of the new park.

a. Good flow and transition.
b. Not a bowl.
c. Not too big/too small (ramp heights around 6ft)
d. Beginners area (like Horsham)
e. Must have a long, wide 1/2 pipe
f. Edges should have coping on one side and angle iron on the other
g.Varnished concrete surface (NOT paint) Like Royal Oak
h. A surrounding bank with seating, shelter and ability to act as wind break for those freezing windy winter days
i. A bit of debate around stairs but on the whole it was yes but maybe with a bank in the middle

Contractors- Dreamline (?) Maverick, Wheelscape.

11 Comments

At 2009.08.14 11:29, sam said:

ledges and rails!!, i cant believe i missed yestaday.

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At 2009.08.14 17:53, bel said:

I’m not sold on this “varnished” concrete finish until i know more about it…. If anybody has any details on it please let me know. If it makes the park slippy then we have a problem.
I have heard of an “anti graffiti” finish used on concrete parks but with steve on patrol this isnt needed i think.

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At 2009.08.15 16:41, James said:

yeah varnish doesn’t sound good to me.. just give us a nice big spine mini and I’m happy.

Anyone else got any ideas??…

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At 2009.08.16 19:24, Anonymous said:

sounds good, bowls suck.

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At 2009.08.17 11:07, sam said:

steep flatbanks and nice hips and step ups!

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At 2009.08.17 13:52, dave! said:

the ledges and mani pads bit… bell, reckon u can get it put across as the “beginers area”? that way it keeps the council and parks people happy and might put all that kind of stuff in one area?

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At 2009.08.17 18:11, Kev said:

Fuck having varnish. I’d like to see one of the skaters ride a varnished park fresh off of ACL reconstruction.

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At 2009.08.17 18:11, Kev said:

meant to write “I’d like to see one of the skaters ride a varnished park CONFIDENTLY fresh off of ACL reconstruction.

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At 2009.08.18 20:35, James said:

Woah! – Kingston park should be like this: http://www.streetphire.co.uk/v6/?p=1893

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At 2010.07.16 00:35, Anonymous said:

People toke 2much skunk at kingston skate park & the african dude who runs it do fuck all about it plus em young kIds should be made 2wear crash lids. Drug dealers from cambrige est use it 2deal class a drugs thats why i rather take me kids corby much safer.

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At 2010.07.16 00:40, Anonymous said:

Stop them bmxers smoking skunk at park it should be 4 skaters only. We know who they r.. Ban bikers

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