Castle Park Skate Park Works are Back Underway

The Castle Park project has been given the go-ahead to tackle the challenges recently encountered with the skate park. A new contractor will be on site at Sworder’s Field Skate Park in Bishop’s Stortford this month to continue work on its exciting transformation. 

PFL Group, a family-run business with over 20 years of experience, is taking over from Freestyle Collective after it went into administration in September. Work will start on the drainage and walkways this side of Christmas, followed by the construction of the skate park features in the new year. Final timeframes for completion will depend on weather over the winter months, but it is hoped the new facility can open to the public in spring 2023.

The project is funded by a £2.5m grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery Community Fund, together with contributions from East Herts and Bishop’s Stortford Town Councils. Works include better connectivity between Castle Park, Sworder’s Field and Castle Gardens, improved access to Waytemore Castle, a community garden and café and a major refurbishment of the Markwell pavilion including new Changing Places toilets. 

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