Level Up Salisbury hope to open indoor skatepark and bouldering wall

Level Up Salisbury, founded by James Babb, wants to bring an indoor skatepark to the city for youth to access and enjoy. 

Mr Babb told the journal: "My vision is to operate this project as a Community Interest Company (CIC), with a primary focus on supporting local youth, particularly those facing financial and social challenges.

"We are currently in discussions regarding a potential site for this project on the outskirts of Salisbury and hope to have more news on this soon."

 

 

 

 

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Mr Babb has already secured a used indoor skatepark from Swindon, which is now in storage in Coombe Bissett, and he has assembled a team to help bring this project to life.

He added: "We're also actively involved in the council-led Youth Provision Forum with the mission of providing a network of safe spaces for Salisbury's young people."

Until Level Up Salisbury can find an appropriate venue, Mr Babb is hosting an outdoor event at the skatepark in Churchill Gardens. 

On Sunday, May 19th from 2pm until 4pm, Happy Skateboarder Skate School will be providing tuition for those interested in giving skateboarding a go.

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There will be a free event at Churchill Gardens in May (Image: Level Up Salisbury)

There will be helmets, pads, and boards available to anyone who wants to take part.

Professionals will be running skateboarding, BMX, inline skating, and scooter riding demonstrations in the skatepark for onlookers. 

There will also be musical entertainment, including local DJ, DJ Bong. Level Up Salisbury will also be handing out stickers and prizes. Kiwi Coffee will be open adjacent to the skatepark for refreshment. 

Mr Babb added: "If you've got a board, bike, inlines - whatever you ride - come down on the 19th and say hello. We'll have some fun and hopefully it will be sunny."