Well, the day has finally arrived that we can announce the news that the NEW SKATEPARK IS GOING AHEAD IN 4 WEEKS! This project was conceived toward the end of 2011, with original designs and plans beggining in 2012, which just goes to prove, YOU SHOULD NEVER GIVE UP...
We have submitted plans Thurrock Council to site a building in the park. This has been part of our long term vision and in a way has happened quicker than we’d hoped! The reason? Someone has donated a building to us!! What is the building for? Our vision for...
One of the projects that Friends of Hardie Park have been working on for a few years is the development of a brand new skatepark. With support from a committed group of (mainly) young people who are keen scooters, BMXers or skateboarders we have finally really the...
UPDATE – Latest Photo! We are really excited to see the work started on the new roundabout. It should be completed in a few days and in plenty of time for our Easter Egg Hunt!
In late November Shane spoke with me about something that he had observed in the park and an idea he had as a result. He told me, that he was at Hardie Park looking at the Skate Park that we will be improving when he noticed a family playing by the swings, they had...
We have applied for a grant for £126,000 from a local grant provider and need to come up with a final design that everyone is happy with. So we have planned a meeting on Saturday 11th October at 6pm at Hassenbrook Youth Centre. If you want a say in the final design,...
