Hong Kong Skatepark update

News (Original post in Chinese from X-Fed.com)

All the Skateparks in Hong Kong will be formally  re-named as “Skatepark” (in English) and “ 極限運動場”extreme sports park (in Chinese)

Awkward names that do not reflect the exact purpose of these facilities, such as Skateboard Ground, Skateboard Arena, Playground, BMX Area, etc will no longer be used.

This also means that all the Hong Kong Skateparks will soon be open to all users of  BMX Freestyle, Skateboard and Aggressive Inline.

Hong Kong Federation of Extreme Sports have repeatedly proposed to the LCSD, to open up all the local skatepark venues to all users of BMX Freestyle, Skateboard & Aggressive inline skates.

Together with the Hong Kong Cycling Association and the Hong Kong Federation of Roller Sports, our Federation have met with the LCSD to discuss about Hong Kong Skatepark issues.   It was agreed by all thatthe Hong Kong Federation of Extreme Sports will now be the responsible consultant for all matters relating to skateparks in Hong Kong.  This includes safety & security matters, daily management, emergency response & training.

Two of the LCSD’s BMX only parks have severe under-usage.  We believe this is due to the pre-requisite requirement for the users to undergo an assessment to obtain a permit to use the park.  Also, these parks are not open to other users such as Skateboard & inline.

Here are some data reported by LCSD for the past 12 months on Po Kong Village Road Bike Park (only open to BMX freestyle users who have undgergone assessment for permit to use)  - 270 recorded users for whole year 

On Fuk Street, Fanling venue  - three months data Two recorded users (!).

Compare this to On Lok Mun Street, Fanling skatepark, in 12 months, the recorded users attendance was over 2,000 people.

Our Federation are working with LCSD to simplify the requirements for the 2 parks mentioned above, On Fuk Street & Po Kong Villiage road, as well as opening them up for skateboarders & Inline skaters use.   More good news to follow soon,  thanks to everyone who have supported the skatepark movement in Hong Kong!

Fight for the future!!