Skatepark

Skatepark drop-in – April 2026

On Thursday 23 April 2026, we held a public drop-in event at Northdown Road Family Hub, Margate.

During the event, people were invited to look at plans, talk to designers from Betongpark and participate in free skateboarding sessions from Scorcha Skate School.

The proposed designs were shown on the day, and they’re available to view on this page under view the proposed designs and submit feedback.

People were also invited to suggest a name for Margate skatepark. You can find further information about this, including terms and conditions and how to submit your name suggestion under suggest a name for Margate skatepark.

In this section, you’ll find images of the proposed plans. You can provide feedback for the Margate skatepark project via our online survey.

As part of the Margate Skatepark project, we are inviting local people to suggest names for the new venue. These can be submitted on Your Voice Thanet, with no need to register. Everyone can take part, regardless of age.

Names captured at the public engagement event on Thursday 23 April 2026 will be submitted anonymously on Your Voice Thanet.

All suggestions must be submitted by 12pm on Monday 4 May 2026. The final decision will be made by a panel.

Terms and conditions

By submitting a suggestion, you agree to assign all intellectual property rights to Thanet District Council without further compensation. You agree that Thanet District Council holds a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use, modify, and trademark the name.

Thanet District Council reserves the right to disqualify entries that are deemed offensive, commercially branded, or otherwise unsuitable. The council’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome.

The chosen name will not necessarily be the one with the most votes. Thanet District Council is not required to use any of the suggestions if none are deemed suitable.

This is a call for potential names. There is no prize or monetary reward for the contributor whose suggestion is selected.

1. The call for names is organised by Thanet District Council (“the council”) of Cecil Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1XZ.

How to enter

2. Entries received after the stated closing date (12pm on Monday 4 May) will not be accepted.

3. The call for names is free for participants and no purchase is necessary. There is no prize or monetary reward for the contributor whose suggestion is selected.

4. The council will not accept responsibility for entries that are lost, mislaid, damaged or delayed in transit, regardless of cause, including, for example, as a result of any postal failure, equipment failure, technical malfunction, systems, satellite, network, server, computer hardware or software failure of any kind.

5. By submitting a potential name, you are agreeing to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you have any questions, please contact regeneration@thanet.gov.uk

6. The council reserves the right to remove suggestions from anyone in breach of these terms and conditions.

Eligibility

7. Unless otherwise stated, the call for names is open to all except employees of the council, their families or any third party directly associated with administration of the call for names.

8. The parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of participants under 18 agree to these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the contributor.

9. By participating, you confirm that you are eligible to do so. The council may require you to provide proof that you are eligible to enter the call for names.

11. The council reserves all rights to disqualify you if your conduct is contrary to the spirit or intention of the competition and where the entry is deemed offensive, commercially branded, or otherwise unsuitable.

The decision

15. The decision of the council regarding any aspect of the naming is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into about it.

16. The chosen name will not necessarily be the one with the most votes. The council is not required to use any of the suggestions if none are deemed suitable.

17. The council reserves the right to hold void, cancel, suspend, or amend the promotion where it becomes necessary to do so.

Intellectual property

18. By submitting a suggestion, you agree to assign all intellectual property rights to the council without further compensation. You agree that the council holds a perpetual, royalty-free licence to use, modify, and trademark the name.

Limitation of liability

19. Insofar as is permitted by law, the council will not in any circumstances be responsible or liable to compensate participants or accept any liability for any loss, damage or personal injury occurring as a result of this call for names except where it is caused by the negligence of the council or that of their employees. Your statutory rights are not affected.

Data protection and publicity

20. The information provided to enter this call for names will be used solely by the council for the purposes of entrants providing their chosen name for the new skatepark. We will use this data only for this call for names and where processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest. We will ensure that all the information you provide is stored securely and in accordance with data protection law, and deleted when the data is no longer required. You can read further information on how we use your data via our Corporate Privacy Statement.

21. By entering, you agree that any personal information provided by you with your suggestion may be held and used by the council to administer the naming.

Governing law

22. The council reserves the right to update these Terms and Conditions from time to time and any updated version will be effective as soon as it is published on the website.

It will:

• Provide a fun, completely free place to go.
• Boost physical and mental health through exercise and socialising.
• Provide a space where people can build confidence, skills and relationships.
• Inspire the next generation of top-flight skateboarders!

For the town, it will:

• Turn an empty, underused space into something Margate can be proud of.
• Attract visitors and tourists all year round.
• Bring more money into the local area.
• Create new jobs and opportunities for local people.

1. Updating the designs: The skatepark’s design will be reviewed and modified to reflect feedback.
2. Independent check: An independent expert will review the updated plans.
3. Planning permission: The final plans will be submitted for formal planning approval.
4. Building begins: As soon as planning permission is approved, construction will start on site.

• Hand finished, pourless concrete, constructed by trained specialists
• Reinforced steel
• Aggregate (stone)
• Granite
• Pre-cast concrete pool coping
• Steel coping
• Top soil with wildflower seeds for landscaping the surrounding green areas

• Yes. The final design will factor in feedback received. We will prioritise the most commonly requested obstacles and the layout that works best.
• The available space and budget is limited. We need to strike a balance between the skateable area and landscaping.
• We want to provide an enjoyable mix of street and transition elements, and build obstacles that meet everyone’s needs.

• No, we will be considering feedback from the public engagement activities, local schools and key stakeholders – we welcome everyone’s input.
• We update the design after reviewing information from more site surveys as well as feedback from an independent panel.
• The final design will then be presented to the council for approval before we submit the planning application.

• Plants make the area more enjoyable for residents and visitors.
• Planting helps water to run off the concrete surface.
• Grassy mounds provide a base for the concrete ramps.
• We’ll use planting and landscaping to meet biodiversity targets and create homes for insects and small mammals.

• Skateparks are great places for young people to meet and feel like they belong. They help people of different ages learn from each other and build a stronger community.
• Skateparks provide safe spaces for young people to use their energy in a positive way.
• We will work with the police and the Community Safety team to make sure the design helps prevent crime and bad behaviour.
• We’ll make sure there are no ‘hidey holes’ or hidden spots where people might feel unsafe.
• We will use materials that do not catch fire easily.

• Some older parks might be different, but we’ll build our skatepark carefully to fit into the natural shape of the land.
• We can use coloured concrete and painted steel to add character to the park. These materials will help make the area look better.
• The concrete shapes will be smooth and flow into each other like a sculpture.

We hope to be on site in 2026, if the planning is approved. Depending on the weather, we expect to finish the work in spring or summer 2027.

• Yes. We have considered all ability levels and there will be a dedicated area for beginners.
• Surveys show that the best thing for beginners to use is actually flat ground. We will make sure to include this in the design.

• The Margate Skatepark project is funded by the government’s Local Regeneration Fund.
• This was originally part of the Margate Town Deal. Additional money has also been provided by Thanet District Council.

• In March 2026, we appointed Betongpark Ltd to design and build the skatepark, following a competitive tender process. Betongpark is an award-winning specialist contractor for the design and construction of concrete skateparks and urban landscapes, operating across the UK and Europe.
• Betongpark is 100% owned and operated by skateboarders who love what they do. They care about providing amazing spaces for communities to come together and enjoy.

• We’ll include seating in the design to make sure the space is welcoming for everyone.
• We’ll provide bins and paths that connect to the upper promenade and the nearby Jubilee Playpark.

• Yes the skatepark will need some maintenance, just like any structure.
• The most important thing is to use a sealant every one or two years. This will help the skatepark last for decades.
• The skatepark will also need regular care, such as sweeping and keeping it clear of litter.
• The skatepark will be managed and maintained by Thanet District Council.

We want the park to be a place where local youth and skateboarding groups can host community activities. We expect the park to be used for competitions and events.

• Yes the skatepark will be accessible for wheelchair users from both Ethelbert Terrace and the promenade.
• The platform widths and the curve of the features will be suitable for wheelchair motocross (WCMX).

• We’ll look at all your comments and provide a new design. We will work with local people and community groups to finish the final plan.
• We will carry out more site surveys to inform the project.
• We’ll start work on site once the design is finished and we have planning permission.