Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct

The Lismore Skatepark construction is well underway. Project information and updates are now being shared on Council's Current Projects webpage: https://www.lismore.nsw.gov.au/Council/Projects/Current-projects-1/Lismore-Skatepark-and-Youth-Precinct

We'd like to give thanks to those who participated in community consultation to inform design of the skatepark.

The Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct (also known as the Lismore Urban Sports Precinct) is being constructed on the corner of Uralba and Dawson Street in the Lismore CBD. Providing Lismore with a world class skate facility, capable of hosting events to encourage tourism and economic opportunities.

August 2024 Update -Construction works at the Lismore Skatepark and Youth Precinct are due to commence. Initial site set up and works will be completed through September 2024, with construction making headway October 2024. The project is expected to be completed mid-2025.

After a long process of working through some unexpected ground conditions at the project site, these issues have now been resolved with the final concept design now completed and works due to commence on site in just a few weeks. The design has been developed by Australia’s leading skatepark and youth space design and construction company, CONVIC, in consultation with Council and our community.

CONVIC ran several community workshops in September 2023 as part of the design development process, as well as extensive consultation with key local stakeholders in the skate and riding community through the design stage. Additionally, CONVIC have also consulted with professional skaters, coaches and event organisers including Olympic Skateboarding judge Renton Millar, to ensure our skatepark is fit for attracting and hosting competitions and training events, as well as meeting the needs of our local community.

The facility will include both “street” and “park” (bowl) sections, as well as a covered mini ramp, which is eagerly anticipated by the local community. The design also includes a rail paying tribute to the late Travis Watson, who was an avid skater, mentor and advocate for skating in Lismore and the wider community.

Click HERE to see the latest designs in detail.

Throughout construction, Council will be working with competition operators, local skate community and sporting bodies to develop a calendar of events.

Project updates will be available on Council's website as the construction 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
• seating
• shade
• sports lighting
• capacity to run events for the whole community

Download the finalised design HERE

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 utilise the space for the community needs.