Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct

We are currently working through some unexpected site issues which are causing delays to the final design and commencement of main construction works. We will provide an update once these issues have been resolved and will still present the final design following these investigations and prior to construction commencing.

Council has been successful in receiving funding to build the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct (also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct), which includes a major skatepark and youth precinct. A concept plan was developed in conjunction with key stakeholders and will be further fine-tuned as part of the project.

This design was discussed at the recent community workshops, and will undergo changes. Updated concept design will replace this image shortly once finalised.

Community Consultation

Would you like to have your say on the precinct?

REGISTER YOUR DETAILS to be involved in the ongoing engagement activities. Community engagement updates are shared in the 'Project Updates' tab below.

Lismore City Council would like to ensure the precinct is a safe and inviting space for all users to enjoy, and we would love your feedback.

Want to share in the conversation?

Check out the Feedback on Concept Plan ideas board below and add your comments.

HER SAY on Lismore Youth Precinct

This survey has concluded at 10am on Thursday 30th November, in line with the additional grant funding application submission deadline. Thank you to all who provided a response, 48 submissions were received to support the application to secure additional funding for lighting, safety and hang out spaces. Feedback will be used also for future master planning.

Thanks to those who have already provided feedback to date. Check out the evaluation in Project Updates. We'd love to hear from you again, and keep you on board as the project progresses.

What is the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct?

Also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct, it will be a brand new space built in the Lismore CBD including a competition level skatepark, for recreational activities, a hang out space and events. There will be plenty of new technologies included and infrastructure to support youth.

Where will the Youth Precinct be located?

The 2300sqm park will be built next to Oakes Oval between Dawson and Uralba Streets in the CBD linking the CBD block to Lismore Shopping Square.

What will the Precinct look like?

The Precinct will include:

a skatepark
youth play experiences
sports climbing feature
seating
shade
sports lighting
capacity to run events for the whole community

The Concept Plan is on display, and will undergo further community consultation to develop a finalised concept plan for construction to commence in 2024.

What is the funding source?

This project is funded by the NSW Government - Round 2 of the Multi-Sport Community Facility Fund, which recognises the critical role local sport infrastructure plays in keeping communities healthy, active and connected.

Community consultation to secure funding for this project has been ongoing since December 2021.

Why do we need this precinct?

The Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct will provide essential community infrastructure to support community wellbeing and help our city return to a thriving metropolis. Providing Lismore with an amenity to facilitate economic recovery opportunities, event-attraction capabilities, and serve as a meeting point to bring together and uplift the community.

Consultation is ongoing with a number of Youth based organisations, including Richmond District Police, Office for Regional Youth, PCYC and many more. All of which have identified a need for a space and activities for the youth of Lismore and surrounds.

Youth, Indigenous, Accessibility and Community organisations have all been invited to participate in the ongoing community engagement to inform how to best design the space for the community needs.