The Front, Weymouth Sk8 Park

A state-of-the-art centre for skateboarding, rollerblading and BMX in a great seafront location

The Sk8park currently has three distinct sports areas: a beginners' area; the main street course with long planter; and the bowl, halfpipe and spine section. These offer challenges to suit different ability levels allowing for progression and choice.

Beginners' Area

Description: outdoor and sheltered sections with low level ramps (some portable)
Rating: beginner and for practising
Suitability: BMX, rollerblading but especially skateboarding

Main Street Course

Description: open-air medium to large ramps
Rating: medium to expert
Suitability: skateboarding, rollerblading but especially BMX

Long Planter

Rating: medium to expert
Suitability: skateboarding, BMX but especially rollerblading

Bowl, Halfpipe & Spine Section

Description: challenging ramps under open-sided canopy
Rating: medium to expert
Suitability: skateboarding but especially BMX and rollerblading

Sessions run all year round, after school, at weekends, in school holidays, and at other times by arrangement. There is also a regular events programme. Low key supervision and support is provided by first-aid trained staff and sk8park volunteers. There is a simple membership scheme and entry fees are kept as low as possible.

The Front, Weymouth's Sk8park is a not-for-profit community enterprise managed by the Weymouth Skatepark Association.

Facilities

• custom-built ramps for all levels from beginner to expert
• helmets for hire
• some skateboards and rollerblades for hire
• snack bar
• social area with pool table and video
• car park

Contact Details

Address: The Front, Weymouth Sk8 Park, Preston Beach Road, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7SX
Tel: 01305 771301