Portishead Lake Grounds Wheels and Skate Park

Who are we?

We are Portishead WASP (Wheels and Skate Park) CIC, a registered Community Interest Company which consists of resident volunteers, set up to manage the procurement, design, funding and implementation of this project.

As many of you will know, local residents have been campaigning for a Portishead Wheels and Skate Park has been campaigned for at least 15 years. At the local referendum known as a Parish Poll in 2017, 90% of people who voted were in favour of a Skate Park facility.   

Why a Wheels and Skatepark?

Skateboarding and other action sports are social past-times that have multi-generational appeal and have grown into mainstream pursuits and inspirational Olympic sports

Historically, some facilities ended up in dark forgotten corners of parks and gained a bad reputation. The Portishead Wheels and Skate Park at the Lake Grounds will be a safe, well monitored destination that everyone can be proud of. 

Having access to high quality facilities can help Portishead local young people and adults access the kind of opportunities that are available elsewhere, facilities that they have requested for many years! 

Skateboard England describes significant benefits that skateboarding can have in relation to mental health and physical wellbeing. In contrast to a lot of sports, the lack of team element means there is no social pressure on riders who can be encouraged to learn and grow at their own pace whilst being supported by the local action sports community. 

How the project will be united by Birmingham 2022  

We fully support the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games mission which includes bringing people together by embracing our youth, diversity and humanity; improving health and wellbeing by inspiring, engaging and connecting our community and athletes to realise their full potential and live happier and healthier lives; providing new and improved facilities for our community.  

The Proposal

The facility includes a state of the art concrete skate bowl at the Lake Grounds adjacent to Esplanade Road. The Park will be run as a fully inclusive and accessible community facility and is designed for all ages and abilities. Coaching will be available provided by trained sports coaches. 

Here is the exciting design! Note: the Wheels Park will be set into the existing grass.

This is the location on the Lake Grounds

The plan is to be open in 2023. 

What additional funding do we need?

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our local community and businesses and our success in securing some substantial grants, we are now close to securing the total funding needed to build the Skatepark. 

We need a further £20,000 from community donations to unlock the rest of the funding we need from grant providers to achieve our overall target.

Once this final funding is in place, it will take about 6 months to build the Skatepark.

How can you help?

• Just make a donation of any amount or support us in return for a variety of rewards which are our way of thanking you for your support.
• Spread the word by telling as many people as possible about this fantastic community project.

Rewards 

In return for your support, we have put together a package of funding rewards including the chance to get limited-edition Portishead Skate Park T-Shirts, Hoodies or Caps, sponsor a bush to help with landscaping or have your name on a personalised plaque next to the bowl. We also have a selection of unique snooker memorabilia plus snooker and darts tickets, book vouchers and a christmas hamper. 

Here are some of our rewards: 

We have a great selection of WASP merchandise:

• WASP Hoodie in Black
• WASP sweater in Yellow
• Portishred Hoodie in Grey
• WASP Cap with printed logo (multiple colours)
• The WASP Beanie (multiple colours)
• WASP cap with embroidered log (multiple colours)
• WASP T-shirt in Black or Grey
• Portishred Navy/Grey T-shirt (Long sleeve)
• Portishred Black T-Shirt (Long sleeve)
• Portishred T-shirt in Black or White

• Limited edition Portishead Wheels and Skate Park Skate Deck

• Original signed Judd Trump Di-Bond Picture

• Sponsor a hardy salt and wind tolerant bush to complement the landscaping of the Wheels and Skate Park 
• A pair of Cazoo Snooker Masters Tickets with full hospitality
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• Two pairs of 2 tickets for the Cazoo Darts Premier League in Exeter
• Voucher for four tickets for a Bristol Sounds gig
• You or your company can become a permanent feature of the Skate Park by purchasing a personalised nameplate with your or your company name. The nameplate will be installed next to the Wheels and Skate Park. 

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• Purchase a Gift Card from Max Minerva's Marvellous Book Shop (sold out)
• Sonos One Portable Speaker in Black or White (sold out)
• Voucher for two tickets for a Bristol City home game (sold out)
• Original signed Ronnie O'Sullivan Di-Bond Picture (sold out)
• A pair of Cazoo World Snooker Championship Tickets with full hospitality (sold out)
• Fortnum and Mason Christmas Hamper (sold out)
• Birdhouse completed skate deck (sold out) 
• £100 voucher for music, theatre and other events (sold out)

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In Summary

By working together, we can finally make the dream of many people over the years a reality by creating a facility that enhances the area that we can all be proud of. Thank you for your support and Llt’s do it!