Cambridge skaters have been enjoying the new features at the Jesus Green skate park that was opened by the Mayor on Saturday 24 September 2011.

The new park was built by Wheelscape Skateparks who worked with a group of skate park users and the city council on the design which includes new features like an ollie bump and a tombstone that add varying levels of difficulty and technicality. The park is also specifically designed with traffic flow lines to reduce the chances of people crossing over each other. Earth mounds around the skate park create a softening effect and help the skate park blend into the historic open space.

Andrea Reiner said: “We have worked with stakeholders to be sure that we incorporated their wishes, while making sure that the skate park does not detract from the natural beauty of Jesus Green. I think the final result is excellent.”