Margate's new skatepark
We are bringing new life to Ethelbert Crescent in Margate, with a new, state-of-the-art skatepark. The aim is to create a safe space for the community that the whole town can be proud of.
Local people are invited to an event on Thursday 23 April. In addition to viewing the plans, there will be an opportunity to talk with the project team and representatives from Betongpark and share feedback on the design.
We're also inviting people to suggest names for the skatepark. You can do this by clicking on 'Submit your idea'.
The flagship park will be completely free to use. It will be designed for people of all skill levels, from absolute beginners to expert skateboarders. It will feature a state-of-the-art concrete design, landscaping, new seating areas, and a kiosk with public toilets.
The skatepark will be a welcoming community hub where skaters, friends, and families can spend time together, also attracting visitors from further afield. It is hoped that local community groups and experts will offer coaching, workshops and events at the skatepark.
Betongpark Limited has been appointed as the specialist contractor, to design and build the skatepark. Betongpark is an award-winning company known for creating concrete skateparks across the UK and Europe.
Subject to planning approval, construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the skatepark anticipated to open to the public in 2027. The £1.1 million skatepark project is supported by government regeneration funding, originally secured through the Margate Town Deal, now part of the Thanet Regeneration Programme.
For more information on Margate’s new skatepark, visit the council’s website.
Phases
Public and stakeholder engagement
During this phase, we are holding a public engagement event:
- Thursday 23 April
- 3pm to 7pm
- Northdown Road Family Hub (formerly The Quarterdeck), Zion Place, Cliftonville CT9 1RP
In addition to viewing the plans, attendees will have the opportunity to talk to the project team and representatives from Betongpark, the appointed contractor. There will also be free skateboarding sessions with Scorcha Skate School, with specific times for different age groups.
People are invited to share feedback on the designs. Anyone that is unable to come to the event can see the designs on the website.
As part of the engagement, local people are invited to contribute ideas for the name of the new facility. Suggestions will be collected here on Your Voice Thanet, via a simple form.
Responses to the survey and naming will be collected until 12pm on Monday 4 May 2026.
Engagement sessions are also planned with pupils at Hartsdown Academy and primary schools in Cliftonville, as well as with key stakeholders. There will be an independent review of the design by a specialist panel.
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Event date: April 23rd, 2026 from 14:00 to 18:00.
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