Bracknell

Bracknell Cllrs McCracken and Ryder at the opening of Longhill Skate ParkThe new Longhill Skate Park was officially opened on Thursday, May 4, by Cllr Jacqui Ryder, then Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, and Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Leisure and Corporate Services.

They were joined by two professional skaters, one professional BMX rider as well as many local Bracknell skaters who all gave displays of their skills.

The new ramps include a wide-range of equipment, including an open-ended bowl, flat banks, roll-ins, quarter pipes, vert wall, rainbow rail, volcano, spine, jump-box and driveway.

The improvements followed an extensive consultation which made sure the new facility was what the park users needed. It can be used by BMX bikers, in-line skaters and skateboarders.

Bracknell Cllr McCracken said: "The new facilities in Longhill Park are superb and I am glad we have provided its users with what they wanted."

Cllr Ryder said: "Watching the professionals use the ramps was incredible. I really hope young people from Bracknell Forest can use the ramps to reach the same level of success."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council