Work Rolls Ahead on New Gillieston Heights Skate Park and Playspace

Maitland City Council has put the wheels in motion on the new Gillieston Heights Skate Park and playspace, with construction set to begin this week.

Funded in partnership with Council and the NSW Government’s Places to Play program, the $927,000 facility will be located next to Roy Jordan Oval. The skate park will include a flow bowl featuring a keyhole transition, a waterfall to a deep bowl, transition extensions, and a mogul.

Two design options were put to the community earlier this year, with a resounding 90 per cent of voters supporting the flow bowl style.

Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold says the new skate park “will be a fantastic addition to Gillieston Heights.”

“It will cater to everyone from beginners to more advanced levels, and it’s located right next to the sports facility and playspace, which means residents will have great recreation opportunities right at their doorstep.”

The existing playspace at Roy Jordan Oval will be upgraded to include nature and water play elements such as a manual water pump. Accessible footpaths, picnic tables, shade structures, and other supporting infrastructure will also be added.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the NSW Government has contributed $500,000 in funding towards the project.

“This new skate park and upgraded play space at Roy Jordan Oval will greatly benefit the local community and provide a meeting place for people of all ages,” Minister Scully said. “This is another great example of the NSW Government continuing to deliver high-quality, vibrant public open spaces with long-lasting community benefits.”

Work is expected to be completed in December 2024.