Ventnor Skatepark Group. Charity No: 1165271

Ventnor Skatepark Group. Charity No: 1165271 This unique skate park is situated in the seaside town of Ventnor on the south coast of the Isle of Wight.

Originally built in 2001 with the help from local Mum's and skateboarders, Ventnor Skate park is a much-needed asset for the local youth and the community of Ventnor. Over the past fifteen years, hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of pounds have been spent building and maintaining the skate park, located in a stunning spot right on the seafront. Despite some serious damage caused by storms in 2006 and 2012 and 2014 (one of which caused a massive wave to break over the park snapping the ramp in two) fund raising and maintenance works have never ceased. With the ongoing closures of other youth facilities, and the increased interest in skateboarding as an activity, the park is in more demand now than it ever has been. The efforts of the committed Volunteers have been tremendous over the years, but due to financial constraints there have only ever been enough funds at any one time to add to the park piece by piece. April 2015 marks the start of a 12 month plan to raise £50,000 to finally make the park a permanent structure. This would transform the park into a concrete facility, free from continual need for repairs and creating another worthy tourist attraction for Ventnor, and the Island. It is one of the most beautiful parts of the UKs coastline, and to be able to skate, to the backdrop of incredible sunsets, whilst looking out to sea is something pretty special. This page will keep people up to date with fundraising, skatepark information, events and competitions. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering, fundraising or offering sponsorship or donations please send us a message or contact John Cattle on 07917891555

CAN YOU HEAR US? The voices of skateboarders on the Isle of Wight. Want to be part of this project? Just send us a 1min ...
31/08/2026

CAN YOU HEAR US? The voices of skateboarders on the Isle of Wight.
Want to be part of this project?
Just send us a 1min video telling us what skateboarding means to you.

You can film new footage, or edit clips you already have. The important bit is the dialogue. So voice over or record the reason why you love to skate? What do you get from it? How would you feel if you couldn't skate anymore? What's your favourite spot, your best skating moment? How did you start? Why do you keep doing it?
You can make it fun, serious, reflective, however you want, just make it yours.
Open to all age groups, from newer skaters, to the longtimers.

We are looking to edit the clips together to create a short film. Get involved and share your voice.

Upload your video direct via this link:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/pzyea5fhvc55pd7utxr2

Sun's out and it's good to see people enjoying the DIY space. As many will know we created this as soon as the emergency...
01/04/2025

Sun's out and it's good to see people enjoying the DIY space.
As many will know we created this as soon as the emergency coastal works were completed last year, but it is temporary as there needs to be a huge coastal defence programme of works to secure the whole revetment.
The skate space is crucial to this so we're working behind the scenes to ensure we are part of the conversation.
There is currently an opportunity to drop in and find out more about the work needed for the coastal scheme Ventnor Exchange with plenty of opportunity to note down how you value the skate space via their paper survey.

John Cattle's Skate Club are starting their FREE skateboard lessons tomorrow and continuing every Tuesday in August 4pm...
05/08/2024

John Cattle's Skate Club are starting their FREE skateboard lessons tomorrow and continuing every Tuesday in August 4pm & 5pm.
8-16yrs, All Equipment Provided.
Suitable for complete beginners and those who want to gain more confidence in the park.
No need to book, just head down at one of the times. 🛹

Who's been enjoying the park since the DIY build? Don't forget to tag us in photos & videos 👌🏼
21/06/2024

Who's been enjoying the park since the DIY build?
Don't forget to tag us in photos & videos 👌🏼

BIG THANKS to the businesses who go above and beyond to help us with our skatepark projects. Not only do they give us gr...
14/06/2024

BIG THANKS to the businesses who go above and beyond to help us with our skatepark projects.
Not only do they give us great deals in materials to help us get the most out of our budgets but they also go out of their way on deliveries and being on hand with sorting stuff at short notice.
We could not do this without them 🧡
BIG UP
Wight Building Materials
Sydenhams
Jewson
The Forge IW Ltd

💪🏼🎉
10/06/2024

💪🏼🎉

An incredible community effort has seen and Isle of Wight skatepark completely transformed in just over a week.

10/06/2024

Community spirit shines in Ventnor as young people help revamp Ventnor Skatepark. The enhancements were certainly popular with young people at the weekend

Thanks so much to Angie Davies for capturing so much down at the park yesterday. Link to the full set of photos is in th...
09/06/2024

Thanks so much to Angie Davies for capturing so much down at the park yesterday.
Link to the full set of photos is in the comments below as there are loads, so take a browse.

DAY 8... PROJECT COMPLETE 🎉Packing Down, Tidying up... and we're DONE. We'd like to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to the Neverl...
09/06/2024

DAY 8... PROJECT COMPLETE 🎉
Packing Down, Tidying up... and we're DONE.

We'd like to say a MASSIVE THANKYOU to the Neverland Skatepark Build Team who smashed this out super quick in between other jobs. And to all those who volunteered time over the week to help ensure that as much could be done as possible.
To everyone who donated money we REALLY APPRECIATE your generosity.

SKATE PARK USERS... please respect what has been done. Use the park for what its been designed for.
Take your litter away with you and
Be kind to everyone using the space.
And don't forget to tag us... we want to see those NBDs!

ENJOY 🧡

DAY 7Final touches on the obstacles and sealed up. Plus some bush trimming!Final day...TODAY (Saturday). Odd jobs left t...
08/06/2024

DAY 7
Final touches on the obstacles and sealed up. Plus some bush trimming!

Final day...TODAY (Saturday).
Odd jobs left to do and full tidy down 💪🏼

Address

Seafront
Ventnor
PO381JP

Telephone

+447598133214

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