About Us
Forres Skate Park Initiative (FSPI) was formed in 2019 with the help of Forres Area Community Trust, the group was a small number of local people interested in skateboarding and wanting a permanent skate park after the one behind the Forres Academy was closed in 2006.
In 2020 we formed as a charity registered with OSCR as a SCIO and are now moving the project forward to create an all wheeled sports venue for skateboarders, scooters, bmx and inline, where young people can improve their skills as well as socialise in a safe environment.
In 2021 we carried out an option appraisal and feasibility study funded by the Berryburn Community Fund and in 2022 we announced Grant Park as our preferred location for the all wheeled sports facility and we carried out a further public consultation to strength the already growing support for this project.
Mission Statement - OUR VISION FOR FORRES SKATE PARK
To be a regional and national centre of excellence for extreme sports. We aim to achieve this by:
- Ensuring the long term financial viability of the all-wheeled sports facility by generating sufficient income to sustain and continuously improve the park and its facilities
- Being recognised as an all-wheeled sports facility of significance, with strong historical ties locally, regionally, nationally and internationally
- Catering for skating, skateboarding, BMX and scooter riding at all levels from beginner to professional
- Hosting a rich programme of events at local and national and potentially international level.
- Fostering local talent and giving all users the opportunity to reach their potential
- Building partnerships with local schools and other organisations, including encouraging the inclusion of extreme sports in the sports curriculum