Leverkusen's skate park is moving: new space on the forum forecourt!

Leverkusen's skate park is moving: new space on the forum forecourt!

A well-known skate park in Cologne will soon be changing location. Due to necessary construction work on the motorway, the skate park under the stilt bridge has to be removed for the time being. The city council has decided that the skate area will be temporarily relocated to the forum forecourt. This happened with a clear majority, which shows that the concerns of skaters are taken seriously.

The relocation of the skate park is primarily designed to ensure that the current facility remains in place for as long as possible and that the new area is completed in time for the benefit of the skaters. To ensure a smooth transition, the city is ensuring that skate enthusiasts do not have to miss out on their important leisure activity. There are around 400 meters as the crow flies between the two locations, so getting there shouldn't be too inconvenient for users.

Financing questions and perspectives

However, an exciting detail remains as to who will cover the costs of relocating the skate park. The city has brought the highway company into play and hopes that it will provide the financing. Once construction work on the highway is completed, the skate park may return to its original location. The forum forecourt offers plenty of space, but users must be aware that it is not covered.

The background to these developments reflects a larger trend: skate parks are not only important for leisure activities, they also contribute to urban development. Cities around the world are realizing that well-designed skate parks and associated events not only attract people, but also support local economies. Skateboarding is seen as a contribution to physical and mental health and thus creates new opportunities for entrepreneurship. If we look at examples like Vans Park in Montreal, where new living spaces are created through such initiatives, it becomes clear that Cologne is also on the right track to promote and revitalize its skate culture.

In addition, you should also keep an eye on developments in other cities, such as Vienna, where a skate park will remain closed from June 2025 until probably the beginning of 2028 due to construction work on the Wiental Canal. According to the plans there, a temporary relocation to a nearby skate facility will be possible. Such measures are necessary to improve infrastructure and show how cities deal with the challenges of urban growth.

In Cologne, the decision to temporarily move the skate park seems to be not only a response to local circumstances, but also part of a larger vision to promote skateboarding culture. This commitment will not only inspire young people, but will also help to position the city as an attractive place for many people interested in sports and leisure activities.

In summary: The relocation of the skate park shows not only the flexibility of the city government, but also the value that skateboarding has to the community - be it locally or globally.

For further information and background information on current skate park projects, take a look at:
– Radio Leverkusen
– Vienna.gv.at
– Tribu.co