Get Portrush a Skatepark

Skateboarding has no borders. No race. No religion. No background.

Recent events in Portrush have shown that not everyone shares the same vision. We do.

We know those views do not represent the kind of community that so many people in Portrush want to be part of. We believe our town is at its best when everyone feels welcome, respected and included.

The skate community has always been built on acceptance, creativity and respect. Whether you’re local or visiting, young or old, whatever your background or where you come from, if you want to skate, you’re welcome.

That’s the kind of Portrush we want to help build.

A skatepark isn’t just concrete – it’s a place where people from every walk of life come together, make friends and support one another.

Get Portrush a Skatepark stands for inclusivity, diversity and respect for everyone.

Hate has no place in our community. Skateboarding is for everyone. ❤️🛹

Let’s hear below where in the North Coast this temporary skatepark should go once Portrush has a concrete park at Metropole?

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BIG NEWS FOR PORTRUSH 🎉🥳🛹

Betongpark, a renowned skatepark and urban space design group, has been appointed to carry out the feasibility study for the Metropole Project in Portrush.

The proposed development would provide a major new outdoor hub for the community, combining sport, recreation, play and events in one accessible public space.

Current plans include:

🛹 A dedicated skate plaza
🚴 Purpose-built pump track and BMX facilities
🎉 A versatile area for community activities and events
🛝 Modern play facilities for children and families

Work will commence over the coming weeks, with consultation involving the public, local groups and key stakeholders planned throughout August and September.

Alliance Alderman Richard Brown Stewart has welcomed the appointment and Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council’s announcement that work will begin on a masterplan for the Metropole Project in partnership with the Causeway Association of Urban Sports (CAUS).

He described the involvement of Betongpark as a significant milestone following years of campaigning for a dedicated urban sports facility at the prominent Portrush site.

Speaking to Explore Causeway Coast & Glens this morning, Alderman Stewart said:

“This is a hugely welcome announcement and one that so many people have worked tirelessly towards for many years. Alliance has consistently supported the vision of creating a dedicated urban sports facility at the Metropole site, recognising the enormous benefits it will bring to young people, families and the wider community.

“I’ve been privileged to work behind the scenes with both the local skating community and Council officers to help build relationships and ensure this project became a genuine collaboration. Like any long-term project, there have been challenges along the way and relationships have, at times, become strained. However, everyone involved has remained committed to the same goal of delivering something really special for the North Coast.

“What is particularly encouraging is that today’s announcement confirms that skaters and urban sports users will be involved at every stage of the masterplanning process. That collaborative approach is exactly what many of us have been advocating for. The people who will use these facilities should help shape them.

“This has been years in the making, with campaigners pushing for over three decades, and it’s fantastic to see real momentum now building. By working together, Council, CAUS, local users and the wider community will have the opportunity to create a flagship urban sports destination that Portrush can be proud of.

“I would like to pay tribute to everyone who has kept the momentum going over the years, particularly the volunteers within CAUS and the local skating community who never gave up on their vision.

“I would encourage everyone to take part in the public consultation over the coming months. This is our chance to help shape a facility that meets the needs of current and future generations and cements Portrush’s reputation as a leading destination for sport, recreation and community wellbeing.”

Councils doing things right, sadly for us it’s not so easy.

Rather than our concrete Metropole skatepark we are getting a ‘temporary’ prefab park in the small station square. This is the smallest skatepark space in the area with one of the biggest scenes.

We were working together but the playground supplier sadly can’t supply us with a round flat rail, similar to every other skatepark in the country bar 1 and also parks he has made down south.

Skateboard GBwe really need your help, please get in contact.

£90k going to this temporary space rather than being a good head-start to our real skatepark like the rest of the councils.

Not bothered if CAUS is organising it and the council can’t give that money, doesn’t make sense. Stupid waste of our money!! Going to Garden Escapes who have ruined multiple areas down south with their terrible skateparks that make no sense.

Well done to Causeway Coast Council for bringing these guys to NI, every other council in the country have got real skatepark builders to do the job.

Skateboard NI Causeway Association of Urban Sports - CAUS

Also if we get this square rail, it’ll come straight out because we don’t want it! We have good round rails already which we have asked for!! Thanks!!

Feels very real going here and imagining this bowl, would love to find out more about this if anyone has any information on it

We are looking for some footage of the Harper Hill skate bowl from the 70s/80s and if anyone knows its exact location?

Seen on an Instagram post that it was there till the mid 90s

Please share away and help us

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🛹 SKATEJAM — PORTRUSH | 9th AUGUST 🛹
Station Square, Portrush

Skaters — it’s time to show what you’ve got! Join us for an action-packed Skatejam on Saturday 9th August at Station Square. Open to all skill levels, with categories for:

👶 Under 12s
🧒 Under 16s
🧑 Over 16s
👩🏼 Female
🧓 Over 30s

🏆 Best Trick Contest
🎯 Pick-a-Trick Challenge
🎁 Prizes up for grabs

📍 Location: Station Square, Portrush
🕒 Registration: 11:30, Comp starts 12 Noon

FREE ENTRY | Boards, helmets (compulsory for under 16s) & good sportsmanship encouraged!
Whether you're skating or cheering on friends, it’s set to be a great day for the local skate scene.

Tag your mates, grab your decks, & we’ll see you there!