Selby skatepark reopens after £150,000 revamp

The skatepark has officially reopened after a £150,000 extension and refurbishment

A skatepark in Selby has officially reopened after a £150,000 extension and refurbishment.

The park, which has doubled in size and includes features requested by regular users, was opened this week.

The extension means the park is accessible to all skill levels, as well as those with a disability, North Yorkshire Council said.

New equipment and seating have also been installed, and fencing removed to reduce anti-social behaviour.

The park has doubled in size and includes features requested by regular users, council officials say

North Yorkshire Council's executive member for culture and leisure, Councillor Simon Myers, said: "We are delighted that the park has been reopened in time for Christmas.

"It is a very popular facility in the town and we are really pleased it is going down so well with users.

"One of the skaters told me it is better than the parks elsewhere in the region - and that's because we did lots of community engagement, we listened and then we delivered.

"Our hope is that the new look will make it a destination park for wheeled sports in the area."

Selby Skate Community representative and rollerskater Shelley Delaney said: "It's just what we needed and judging by the number of people using it we hit the brief.

"It's a brilliant park - the skating community in Selby love it."

The facility was first opened in 2016 as part of the £7m development of Selby Leisure Centre by the former Selby District Council.