Pwllheli’s old skate park site could be turned into an outdoor gym and obstacle course, if plans get the go-ahead, but community action group RISE Pwllheli wants the skatepark to return.

Pwllheli Town Council said “a highly successful public consultation, which included feedback from local residents, schools and visitors” shows “overwhelming support for the project”.

“The responses received clearly demonstrated a strong desire to see the site redeveloped into a modern, inclusive facility that can be enjoyed by people of all ages,” a council spokesperson explained.

“While progress has been positive, we have recently learned that the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), which was being considered as a source of funding, is unfortunately not open this year.

“Despite this setback, town council remains fully committed to delivering the project and is actively exploring alternative grant funding opportunities to help make it a reality. We will continue to pursue all available options and keep the community informed as the project develops.”

RISE Pwllheli founder Rachel said: “Pwllheli’s community is ready for something with real wow‑factor — a space that shows young people are valued and prioritised here. Adults tell me they spent whole days at the old skatepark; teens came into town on the bus to use it. It was a genuine hub, and when it was taken down, a whole community was lost.

“Concerns about antisocial behaviour, drink and drugs are often raised, but these issues are already happening around benches and in dens young people create in nature. The perception doesn’t match the evidence: multi-generational, inclusive, free outdoor facilities encourage activity, integration and actually reduce antisocial behaviour.

“A well‑designed skate park would be a one‑off capital investment that provides free facilities for tens of years and spans generations. And if it’s placed somewhere visible, it becomes easy to monitor and naturally safer. Pwllheli deserves that.”