Scotts Head gains a grant for a Skate and Recreation Park
Published on 27 November 2025
After 30 years of community discussion and fundraising by the Scotts Head community, the much sought-after Skate and Recreation Park will be delivered on the Village Green, thanks to a $255,578 grant from the NSW Government.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee welcomed the grant funding for this community-driven project and said it would help to deliver an excellent new facility for locals and visitors to enjoy.
“The skate park has been on the drawing board for a long time and I know the Scotts Head community support the project, so it is great news for Council to have been successful in securing this grant to deliver a partnership-project,” he said.
“In November 2021 to January 2022, Council surveyed the community about a potential skate park and 58 per cent of the community told us they ride, skate or scoot and that they would benefit from having a skate park.”
“The concept design and feasibility report has been done, so now we can get on with building this highly anticipated piece of new recreational infrastructure.”
The Feasibility Report for the skate park determined a 400 square metre footprint for the park would best suit the community’s preferred location of the western-side of the Village Green, Adin Street, and project budget.
Scotts Head Community Group Inc Chairperson, Tony Crimmins, said the skate park would provide an important community space for skate enthusiasts of all ages.
“It is very rewarding to see our years of advocacy for an additional space for our youth coming to fruition,” he said.
“They rely on parents driving them to facilities all over the valley and beyond. I anticipate there will be some relieved parents after today’s announcement!
“The village green is a natural centre of the town and this new skate park will enhance its appeal and use.”
Building a skate park on the Village Green complements the current tennis courts and will provide another recreational area for residents and tourists to enjoy.
The skate park will be delivered through 50-50 funding partnership with the NSW Government Infrastructure Grant putting in $255,578 and Council and community donations matching this amount.