Pop-up skate park comes to Wixams for an afternoon of free fun
A pop-up skate park is coming to Wixams this Easter, giving young people the chance to join in an afternoon of fun for free.
The skate park will come to Wixams Academy on Tuesday, April 7 from 1pm to 4pm, offering skate ramps and obstacles as well as all the equipment needed for a fun few hours, including scooters, skateboards and BMX bikes.
The event is the product of a collaboration between Wixams Youth Working Group, Bedford Borough Council, Wixams Parish Council and community movement Bedford Giving, and supported by Urban&Civic - the master developer behind the community at Wixams - as part of ongoing efforts to ensure there is plenty for all ages to do in the area.
It is open to all abilities and while equipment is provided, people are also welcome to bring their own scooters, boards and bikes and to get involved. No booking is needed - people can just turn up and enjoy a ride with their friends.
Jordan Payne, communications and partnerships manager for Urban&Civic, said: “Wixams’ parents, get the word out to your kids that a free, pop-up skatepark is coming to Wixams Academy on 7 April! Open to all and with the equipment provided, what better way to spend an afternoon in the Easter holidays.”
Paul Kellett, director of Bedford Giving, added: “At Bedford Giving, we know from our research that young people consistently tell us they want more places to go and things to do — and Wixams is one of the areas where that gap is felt the most.
“Working with Urban & Civic gives us a real chance to change that. Together, we’re creating activities where Wixams young people can have fun, feel safe, and access the opportunities they deserve.”
For more information on Wixams and forthcoming events, visit www.wixams.co.uk