Merton Skate Jam Grand Opening

Published on 29 November 2024

Merton’s newly completed skate park is set to kick off with a Grand Opening Skate Jam event on Saturday 7 December.

Running from 2pm to 5pm, the event is open to all ages and abilities no matter whether you skate, bike, scoot or just want to spend an afternoon in Merton.

It will feature live music from a local young DJ, a barbecue lunch provided by the Rotary Club of Mansfield and a free-entry raffle giveaway and sticker packs provided by Mt Buller-born snow brand Yuki Threads.

Representatives from Council, community groups and funding groups will perform an official ribbon-cutting to formally open the skate park.

Mayor Cr Steve Rabie said Council was proud to support the community-led initiative to construct the skate park.

“We’re really grateful to our community members who came together to drive the Merton Community Skate Park project,” he said.

“By contributing funding through our Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund, Council was able to get the best bang for its buck by supporting a community-led project.

“We want to make sure our growing communities have the facilities they need to support a healthy, active and connected lifestyle.

“It’s fantastic that Merton now has a new local space where young people can get out and have a fun time with their friends,” Cr Rabie said.

Nestled inside the Merton Recreation Reserve, the new skate park contains many great features and was constructed by local contractor Tectonic Civil.

The Merton Community Skate Park project group successfully applied for funding from Council’s 2022-23 Outlying Communities Infrastructure Fund. Contributions were also received from Mansfield Community & District Bendigo Bank, the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal and Regional Development Victoria’s Tiny Towns Fund.

The Grand Opening Skate Jam event is hosted by the Merton Recreation & Memorial Hall Reserves Committee in partnership with Mansfield Shire Youth. For more information follow Mansfield Shire Youth on Facebook and Instagram.