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DIY skate parks are popular because there aren\u2019t enough official facilities, enthusiasts claim.<\/h2>\n
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The remains of A DIY skate park in Cardiff<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n

DIY skate parks continue to be built throughout Cardiff, despite recent investments in outdoor facilities.<\/p>\n

Just last week a DIY park appeared near Mermaid Quay, fifteen minutes away from the council\u2019s Bay Barrage development. Costing \u00a3140,000 to design, develop and build, the development remains popular with skaters but has not prevented calls for more skate board friendly areas.<\/p>\n

\u00a0John Burnicle, of Prolineskates shop in Cardiff, says it is simply a matter of there not being enough skate parks to meet the demands of skaters. \u201cThese kids are not just playing, they\u2019re doing serious tricks. The kids are buying skate products but there\u2019s nowhere for them to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cardiff council currently maintains thirteen outdoor skate and BMX parks for public use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

DIY skate parks are popular because there aren\u2019t enough official facilities, enthusiasts claim. The remains of A DIY skate park in Cardiff DIY skate parks continue to be built throughout Cardiff, despite recent investments in outdoor facilities. Just last week a DIY park appeared near Mermaid Quay, fifteen minutes away from the council\u2019s Bay Barrage… <\/p>\n

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