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Find information on competitions and how to book in for clinics, along with entry and permissions forms at Knox YMCA website. Please click below for YMCA events and programs schedule.


The Knox Skate and BMX Park
SkatersThe Knox Skate and BMX Park is located within Gilbert Park on Ferntree Gully Road in Knoxfield, car parking available off Forbes Close (Melways Reference 73 B6).

The park was designed through extensive consultation with skaters and bike riders. It caters for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced riders. Specific features include euro gap, slide rail, quarter pipe to vert pillar, 1.5m shallow bowl, 2.7m deep bowl, 2.5m hemisphere cup, grind blocks to flat bank, diamond fun box, stairs rails, and a manual pad. The surfaces include concrete, granite and metal.

The associated facilities at the site and the surrounding area include shade structures, seating, drinking fountains, car parking, toilets, BBQ facilities and a playground.

The Knox Skate and BMX Park was officially opened on Saturday 5 April 2008. The day included Skate and BMX competitions, giveaways, food, a photo competition and an official opening ceremony by the Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, Mr James Merlino, MP and the Mayor, Mr Jim Penna.

The park is for use during daylight hours only. Rules of use are available on site.

Currently, Knox YMCA are running programs and activities at the park on weekends and school holidays. Please visit the Knox YMCA website for YMCA events or programs schedule.

For park related enquires please contact Council’s Customer Service on telephone 9298 8000 or via email knoxcc@knox.vic.gov.au

SkatersSkate Park Plan


Links
Download Files
 Fullpipe by Corina Richie
 Fullpipe Image
 Skate Calander for May 2013
 SEL 2013
External Web Links
 Knox Bike Paths
 YMCA Skate Park Website
   
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