HOLD A MEETING OF YOUR SKATEPARK GROUP

Once you've gotten together a small (or larger) group of people who think a new skatepark is a great idea, and who are willing to help to try to achieve your joint goal, hold a meeting.  

Try to meet at least twice a month to start with, even if it’s only for a short while.  These meetings are the places where you will coordinate all of your events, share ideas, discuss opportunities, plan and deal with every single aspect of your project.

These meetings are the places where you will coordinate all of your events, share ideas, and discuss opportunities.

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOU KNOW & DON'T KNOW, JUST DIVE IN

Starting a skatepark project can seem daunting and overwhelming due to a lack of understanding of the proces. Don't worry about that.

At the start of all our volunteers' personal local projects, we all wanted a new skatepark but we didn't really know how to go about it ........ we didn't let that bother us. What you need to remember is THIS:

Many other community groups have successfully gained a new skatepark for their community.

If they can do it, so can you!

YOU WILL SOON REALISE WHAT WORKS & WHAT DOESN'T IN THE SKATEPARK PROCESS.

Start discussing ideas, how you’re going to approach your local council, how you’re going to gather local support for your project, how you’re going to create awareness, potential sites, getting signatures for your petition - anything and everything related to your project.

KEEP ADDING NEW MEMBERS TO YOUR GROUP

As you build momentum, continue adding to your skatepark groups by recruiting other skaters, parents, business and Council leaders. Work hard, but be patient. Within a month or two you should see some people starting to get excited about your progress, and a buzz starting as awareness increases.

We think you'll be surprised how quickly things begin to progress
once you build some momentum.

SOME TIPS ON ORGANISING YOUR MEETINGS

 
• Decide on an agenda before the meeting, these are the details you will discuss
• Meet at someone's house, a public place or a community space
• Have one person lead 'chair' the meeting
• Keep a record of who attended each meeting
• Keep a record of what was discussed & any action points
• Decide on a plan to get started
• Assign tasks to different members according to their strengths

SOME THINGS YOU COULD DISCUSS AT YOUR MEETING

• What sort of skatepark you might like
• The size of your park
• An approximate budget for your park (aim high)
• How you will approach your council or local authority
• Potential sites
• How you will consult your community
• How you'll prove that there is a need
• How you'll generate awareness
• How you'll generate support
• How you'll document that support
• Community fundraising ideas
• Grants you may apply for in the future
• How you will respond to those who have negative questions about your project

RELATED TO THIS SECTION

Advocacy - The Skatepark Advocate

Advocacy Misconceptions

Start A Petition - Prove That There Is A Need

Start A Facebook Page

Form A Skatepark Project Group

The 'Core' of Your Skatepark Project Group

Write A Mission Statement

Contact A Reputable Concrete Skatepark Company for some designs of parks they've built

Create Awareness & Support For Your Project

Introduce Your Project To Your Local Council

Gain Council Support For Your Skatepark Project