Totnes Celebrates the Opening of Its New Skatepark.

Maverick Skateparks is delighted to announce our new Totnes Skatepark is now open. This landmark project provides a dynamic and inclusive space, marking an important milestone for the town.

Thanks to @harryfilms_1 for producing this outstanding film that captures the spirit of the opening day and the significance of this facility for Totnes.

The launch event was the ideal way to celebrate this achievement, and we look forward to seeing the skatepark thrive as a hub for creativity, sport, and community connection. This opening represents the start of an exciting new chapter, with further developments to follow.

The project has been made possible with the support of SKATEtotheMAX, a Community Interest Company dedicated to creating a safer, more accessible skateboarding world.


“Working with Maverick was a simple and enjoyable process. Their clear, well-presented park designs made decision-making straightforward.

By presenting face-to-face, any questions were answered quickly and effectively, and design changes were understood immediately rather than being lost in translation.

The site team were faultless, and the Totnes community are absolutely over the moon with the outcome.”
— Simon French - Chairperson, Totnes Skatepark Community Group

TOTNES SKATEPARK DESIGN


“Maverick supported us with nothing but enthusiasm and professionalism throughout what was a fairly complicated skatepark renewal project.

After working up an initial design in close consultation with local skaters, we had to then pivot to a plan B at a different location. Maverick supported us with difficult meetings with local residents and stakeholders and their help and guidance was critical in driving the project forwards. They were happy to rework the design, ultimately coming up with an idea that made excellent use of available space and which the skating community were thrilled with.

It took many years to secure the elusive last big piece of the funding puzzle, but once secured, Maverick mobilised incredibly quickly to meet a construction window that presented itself and ultimately delivered the skatepark well ahead of time. When it came to delivery they instilled confidence from start to end. The pre-commencement package with respect to Risk Assessment, access, and site drawings were thorough, their site set up was well executed. Communication during the build was immediate, and ability for the team to come up with sensible solutions to any unforeseen issues was gratefully received.

The professionalism goes top to bottom at Maverick, from the Directors, all of whom were directly involved, to the designers, site managers and builders - all were a joy to work with. It is rare to see such pride in a project from in the office to those working onsite, and their approach gives you complete peace of mind as a project manager. Even an external Quantity Surveyor that came along to a site valuation was full of praise, both for the suite of documents Maverick had sent the Council, as well as the standard of the build. All importantly, the skatepark sailed through its post installation safety inspection, which again is so important for the Council in having confidence in the facility.

The quality of the concrete and finished skatepark is excellent. Having seen the builders at work, they really are craftsmen, and the end result is a skatepark which we can be confident will give the next generation of skaters an accessible yet challenging training ground.”
— Rob Sekula - Greenspaces Officer, South Hams District Council

 

Totnes Skatepark
Borough Park
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5XW