Chalfont St Peter's Cheena Meadow could get a skate park

Concerned about the lack of local free-to-use sports facilities, the Chalfonts Activity Park proposal is seeking funding for a ‘wheeled sports’ park suitable for skates, BMX bikes, wheelchairs, scooters, and skateboard riders of all ages and abilities.

The group has formed a committee chaired by CSP resident Kenny Ross, himself a life-time board rider.

Kenny said: “Chalfont St Peter is one of the largest villages in England, yet there are no free to use facilities at all in this area.

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Other local authority areas enjoy much better amenities and we think our families and young people deserve the same.

“If you play cricket or football, you’re catered for, but there is nothing suitable for those who don’t take part in team sports and who genuinely need something different to do in their free time, and a skatepark would be a fantastic addition to our community.

Kenny Ross

“But we don’t just want a skatepark.

"If there are enough interest and funding, we’d like to see it include other features to become something that our whole community can enjoy, where families can gather and take part in a wider range of activities.

“Our village is growing, attracting more families who need things to do. We also need to encourage more participation in sports and recreation, so people lead healthier lifestyles.

“Investment in facilities such as this will bring benefits for generations of families.”

After a thorough review of potential sites, the group chose the Cheena Meadow park ground on Denham Lane as the most appropriate potential location for an activity park.

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And as part of their ongoing consultation, the group has invited residents close to Cheena Meadow to an online meeting on Wednesday, April 7 to discuss the project.

Kenny added: “We consulted with the Parish Council and looked at all of the available sites in Chalfont St Peter considering location, environmental impact, noise considerations, accessibility, land ownership, and community impact.

“Cheena Meadow is simply the best available site for this project.

“This is a community project, and we want everyone interested to be able to get involved, whether they support the concept, or have concerns about it."