Saughton Skatepark

Construction work is at an advanced stage and the park is scheduled to open in early spring 2010. An extensive range of photos detailing the build process can be viewed on Edinburgh Skatepark Project's (ESP) website and on Skateboard Scotland's website. Renowned designer Dave Sowerby, who designed the new indoor facility at Ocean Terminal, has been involved in the Saughton project.

The much-anticipated 2100m² facility is situated to the east of the existing play area next to Balgreen Road. It will incorporate beginners' areas, intermediate ramps and challenging competition standard features, and is intended for use by children and beginners as well as X-Games standard experts.

Saughton Park has long been a centre of sport and physical activity, with several grass football pitches; an enclosed running track; a play area; and a new all-weather 'third generation' full size pitch and sevens area. The skatepark will add a new wheeled sport dimension to this well established sporting venue.

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