Skateboard Mini Comp to celebrate opening of new Olds Park Skatepark

There will be two categories for the Skateboard Mini Comp, U13s and 13s and over. Entry is free.

Georges River Council's $4.2 million Olds Park Skatepark and Netball Courts precinct replaces the previous skatepark which was constructed in the late 1970s and only included a skate bowl and two ramps.

The new facility includes a flowy street-style skatepark, three netball courts with senior and junior goalposts, two netball/basketball multi-courts, bike and skateboard repair stations and shaded seating areas.

In early 2018, the council received two petitions from local skateboarders Riley Allison and Joshua Esber calling for a skatepark.

At the time, Riley and Joshua told the council they had to travel as far as Helensburgh and Greenhills Beach in Sutherland Shire to find a good skatepark.

Georges River Council received $1 million towards the project under the NSW Government's Greater Cities Sport Facility Fund.

Details:

Opening of the Olds Park Skatepark, Saturday, February 17,

Address:

Olds Park Skatepark

624 Forest Road, Penshurst

Time:

11.00am - Check in and in person registration / warm up

11.30am - 12.30pm - Junior skate comp for under 13s

12.30pm - 1.30pm - Open skate comp 13 years and over

1.30pm - 2.00pm - Presentation of prizes.

Cost: Free

Register: For bookings call (02) 9330 6444 or click on

www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Community/Events/What%E2%80%99s-On-Event-Information/Olds-Park-Skatepark-Opening-Council-Led-Event