Smoby Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 (edited) Basically I few years back there were many people around the Rainham town who were bugging Medway council to build a skate park, people done petitions, letters, meetings, phone calls, everybody was basically trying really heard to get a skate park, and now we've got one. Its official opening is on the 21nd of November (That's a sunday) at 11AM, and your more then welcome to come, it does actually have a trials section in it, but to be honest, I don't really know much about the actual park, I do know it is concrete, and its fairly big, and quite a variety of different things, that's if its still as I saw the plans a while back. Here's some information about it.. http://democracy.med...DF.aspx?ID=5195 I haven't really had a proper research into it, but there are some mentions of Trials falsities in that document. If anybody is interested in going, then I'm going to be waiting outside Rainham station with my bike waiting for everybody (if anybody) and ill take you all up and show you the way. The local press will be there to record so im guessing its going to be on television or something? South East News or something? PS: YOU NEED TO WEAR A LID However, you will only need to wear a Helmet on this day because of the Press. Edit: Grammar Edit: Forgot to say this is in Kent South East of London Edited November 15, 2010 by Smoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Think I'm defo gonna try and get down there. Any idea of postcode or actual location as ill be driving down.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 No worries, found it!! Location:Cozenton Park, Bloors Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent ME8 7DU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Searched this on the net, found a website with pictures of the plans and pictures of the progress, but there is no mention of anything trials nor Is there anything on the plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 Searched this on the net, found a website with pictures of the plans and pictures of the progress, but there is no mention of anything trials nor Is there anything on the plans. In the plan linked in the original plan, it says that there will be a 120m2 (7x14m though apparently which doesn't add up does it?) of macadam construction (pass, dunno) with obstacles up to 1m in height and a separate access point to the skate park. Where's the website you've seen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 In the plan linked in the original plan, it says that there will be a 120m2 (7x14m though apparently which doesn't add up does it?) of macadam construction (pass, dunno) with obstacles up to 1m in height and a separate access point to the skate park. Where's the website you've seen? http://www.wheelscape.co.uk/skatepark-galleries.php?g=25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 http://www.wheelscape.co.uk/skatepark-galleries.php?g=25 Yea, no mention there. I wouldn't worry too much though because thats a site 'by skaters for skaters' - unlikely to talk about a trials area. Anyone nearby to check out how the 'trials' area is coming along? I'd take a trip if it's semi decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 That is not the correct pictures of the plans. That plan is in rainham, plaza havering. This skate park will be done in the address above, i will try and get down there today and get some photos but im unsure if i'll be able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph82 Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 In the plan linked in the original plan, it says that there will be a 120m2 (7x14m though apparently which doesn't add up does it?) of macadam construction (pass, dunno) with obstacles up to 1m in height and a separate access point to the skate park. Where's the website you've seen? macadam = pretty much tarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 That is not the correct pictures of the plans. That plan is in rainham, plaza havering. This skate park will be done in the address above, i will try and get down there today and get some photos but im unsure if i'll be able to. If you could get some pics that would be greattt¬!!Hmm..trials area doesnt look all that appealing but the park itself looks alright. Will probs still come down Pics below. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=467528&id=100000561304877#!/photo.php?pid=315173&id=100000561304877&fbid=143661458995897 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 So as soon as i posted that post about probably not going down there, i went straight down there. The i got there, and realised i didnt have my camera, or even my phone, so i called up my mate, and told him to come down, and bring his camera, he came down, we took a few shots. However, now i need to wait for him to send them to me, so i cant show you them yet. Unfortunatily we didnt get to ride due to the fact that "it isn't open yet" said the builder. But was was nice and he let us come in and take shots and stuff. I should have them up tomorrow morning, just relying on that kid really. The Trials section on the other hand, does actually look pretty good, theres no need for me to describe it due to the fact that the plan above is the same. Was also told today that because the press are there you need to have pads and lids. Also today i was informed that some of the skating skums were telling people it started at 11am, so they could have a half hour skate to them selfs, so yeah, it starts at 10:30am, but i might try and get there for 10am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) Edit: Re-post Edited November 17, 2010 by Smoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Helmets I understand, as everyone should wear a helmet anyway. But pads for what is essentially cycling, I doubt many people have pads, I certainly don't. Surely helmet and gloves is substantial enough for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 Helmets I understand, as everyone should wear a helmet anyway. But pads for what is essentially cycling, I doubt many people have pads, I certainly don't. Surely helmet and gloves is substantial enough for us. To be hoenst, i don't think anybody will try and pick you up for not wearing pads. However, i don't feel that they will stop you riding even if they did, just ensure you all bring lids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 Actually looks like I really good skatepark, I like it how in the description it is designed to flow which not enough skateparks do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Is there like a closing time?? Or it gonna be open till dark?? ( floodlights? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted November 20, 2010 Report Share Posted November 20, 2010 Are people still going to this? I'm still game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Sorry not been on for a while lads. I'm still attending this tomorrow (today). I will be there about 10am. Yes, it does start at 10:30am but it's always good to get there first and see what's going down . I will be on a grey adamant with the bald tyres . I need new ones. I'm only 16 so dont be shocked aha. (Never know unless you know me) So yeah, don't be scared to approach me, I don't bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Off to ride cozzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Well done for getting this built! I'll remember to take a visit if I'm ever down that way. It's not the biggest trials area, as you said, but it's a great start. It's a great base model for other councils to start building upon. M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmasterno1 Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hey, Just noticed this on here,I designed the trials section of this park a few months back. It should be quite good, although dont expect anything too big or amazing as we had to cater for all standards of riders (e.g. beginners, inter etc etc...). Also because of certain Health and saftey issues, certain gaps wernt aloud to be too big or small etc. We had quite a small budget for the actual trials section, so i tried to make the most of what was availible but i think you'll like it. Peter Greenstreet is the actual designer and builder of the skate park (he also designed the Deal skate park in Kent which is awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Had a good day!! As has been said, the trials park isn't big, or particulaly exciting..but if your in the area its defo. Worth a ride. Think we rode all the possible lines in the park, but it was a good laugh The rocks down at the dockside though.. Wow!! Lots of fun and had an awesome ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Had a good day!! As has been said, the trials park isn't big, or particulaly exciting..but if your in the area its defo. Worth a ride. Think we rode all the possible lines in the park, but it was a good laugh The rocks down at the dockside though.. Wow!! Lots of fun and had an awesome ride Was going to come ride Dockside with you, but ened up staying there, wish I came now to be honest. Was pretty boring at the park though, need to get back into riding again to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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