The Youth Activity Area


Description

This area is comprised of a skateboarding area, teen shelter, a ball games area for cricket and football and a multi-use games area.

Current condition

The cricket wicket is on a slope rendering it difficult to use. The cricket wicket and goal post require renewal.

Use of the Skateboard Park disturbs residents adjoining the park and has been the subject of a legal injunction governing noise. As a result the skateboard ramps are chained up at 8.00pm during summer to prevent use in the late evening and at night.

Future Plans

The usage of and demand for the cricket wicket and goal post will be assessed as part of a review by the Town Council of current participation trends to evaluate level of provision.

The Skateboard Park is considered integral to the park and so, if a suitable budget can be identified, it will be moved to a more central location allowing for unrestricted use. Failing this, planting will be added to the mound, including an acoustic barrier of willow to increase screening and reduce noise intrusion for local residents whilst maintaining visibility and security levels.

News & Events

Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
One of the loveliest sights this time of year is the Snowdrop. The Friends of Lowndes Park would like to plant more and are asking gardeners to donate any they may have that are ‘in the green’. If you would like to do so then please contact Joan Clark on 783035 or Phil Folly on 783691
Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
Would you like to help in making Lowndes Park a nicer place to visit? There is a working party on the first Sunday of each month that carries out various projects within the park. Why not join up with Joan and the team on March 7 when they will be working on the Archena Garden. Meet up at 10am by the Guide Hut
Mar 6, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Michael

On February the 28th the Friends submitted their biggest funding application yet...

Mar 2, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Rob

Hardly news, but we ended 2008 on a disappointing note. The Town Council was unsuccessful in its bid for heritage lottery funding under the Parks for People scheme.



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