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Skate park opens at Morton Road Reserve

The Morton Road skate park is now open as part of the wider $3.5 million sports and community hub set to open later this year.

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The Morton Road skate park is now open as part of the wider $3.5 million sports and community hub set to open later this year.

The completion of the sprawling, family-friendly park — designed by world-leading skate park designers and builders, CONVIC — at Christie Downs’ Morton Road reserve, is the latest construction milestone for the $3.5 million Sports and Community Hub.

“It’s awesome to see our skate park vision become a reality and I’d like to thank the community for its input, patience and support,” says Mayor Erin Thompson.

According to Thompson, the skate park will boast features suitable for all skill levels and riders, as well as being a great, tree-lined spot for families.

“The park’s design celebrates Christie Downs and the wider Onkaparinga region, with its unique forms, materials and colours inspired by the colour gradients of Christies Beach rock formations, and the vibrant blues and turquoise at the ocean’s edge and Onkaparinga River,” says Thompson.

“I’d like to thank the state government, the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation (RRSF), and the federal government for partnering with us to deliver this life-changing hub.

“The $3.5 million for the project includes $1.5 million from both the City of Onkaparinga and state government, $400,000 from the federal government towards the tennis courts, and $100,000 from the RRSF.”

“It’s a fantastic spot for the family to come down to and enjoy before having a kick of the footy or hit of tennis a short walk away,” says Roger Rasheed, Founder of the Roger Rasheed Sports Foundation.

“I’d love to have a go at these skate bowls myself, but they look pretty deep! Work now turns to the multi-use tennis and netball courts, the junior and youth play spaces, seating, shelters, barbecues, basketball half-court, irrigated lawns and public toilets.

“I can’t wait to see this hub becoming a go-to haven for local families and a home for our Foundation’s life-changing sports coaching and mentoring programs for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.”

The City of Onkaparinga is asking for public’s help to formally name Morton Road Reserve.

Head to the City of Onkaparinga’s Your Say page to suggest a name before Monday 12 April: https://yoursay.onkaparinga.sa.gov.au/

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