Hereford skatepark announces new plans to expand

WS4H, the charity behind the skatepark, received funding for phase four of design and build.

The skatepark, in Holmer Road, opened in 2009 after a successful first phase.

Hereford skatepark has released designs for its phase four plan

Betong Park will be completing the work. It has built skateparks and working with community groups all over Europe.

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Photos of the designs have been shared and it shows a new look for the skatepark, which is in Holmer Road.

It includes revamped rails and a pool bowl, as well as an advanced feature zone.

Hereford skatepark's plans include revamped rails and a pool bowl, as well as an advanced feature zone.

A proposed street plaza with existing boom box is also in the plans.

It also includes a new site entrance with planting and relocated sculpture, an open flow zone linking in with existing eastern edge loop and a mini ramp open-ended bowl with bespoke roof structure.

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New ramps and greenery are included in Hereford skateparks plans

On Saturday, October 29, for a drop in design consultation, where people can have their say, between 10am and 2pm.

It will have special guests from previous projects with Betong Park.

There will also be a skatejam, including food and music.

The charity will also be launching its autumn sale in the Boombox skate shop.

The plans are subject to change after Saturdays consultation, said a spokesperson for WS4H.