A new skatepark at King George V Playing Field has officially opened in Madron, Penzance.
A Skate Jam event marked the official opening with a community BBQ and cake stall alongside a fun-filled skate competition and professional demos throughout the day.
The skatepark has been built on Madron playing field for the community where a new track to the facilities was also created to make it easier to access. The design was developed in consultation with local residents and built by Maverick Industries.
Through a social value contribution from LiveWest contractors, Jewson Partnership Solutions donated £15,000 to fund the skatepark.
Our Social Value Lead, Helen Thomas attended the official opening and met some of our residents and the parish councillors.
She said: “It was wonderful to see the project come to life with so many children, young people, and parents engaged in skating and scootering.
"We have many homes in the village, so it was a great opportunity to use social value funding to help match fund this project. The skatepark will be an asset to the community for many years to come.”
The project was also supported by Sport England, the National Lottery, Cornwall Council Good Growth, Cornwall Council CIL funding, Community Capacity Fund, the Madron War Memorial Trust, and members of the community through Crowd funding.
Madron Parish Council, said: “We are proud to have worked alongside various funders, including LiveWest and social partners Jewson Partnership Solutions, to create a community-led wheeled sports park for Madron.
“The new facility at King George V playing field is now open to all and has been thriving since the opening in September 2025.
“The skatepark facility is incredible and fits beautifully into the rural setting we are so lucky to have. The project has created something special for the wheeled sports community of all ages and abilities.
"The parish council is grateful to all our funders and the community in supporting us to deliver this facility for everyone.”
The skatepark is free to use and open to all. Since the skatepark has opened the parish council has received lots of positive feedback from local residents who are very pleased with the facility.
Their feedback included comments such as: “It’s busy up there all the time. Even before school. It’s made such a difference, and the kids are talking about it at school. There are also lots of kids up at the skatepark in the evenings. It’s lovely. They’re up there, not at home on their iPads.”
Another community member added: “We wanted somewhere kids could be out making friends, being physically active, and doing something that’s good for their wellbeing. We are absolutely thrilled. It’s the icing on the cake to have, it's always so busy.”
The pavilion could also be used for other activities in the future as it is more accessible meaning economic growth for the area.