I’m going to skate 19.4 miles during August. This is the distance between my home and the Pioneer.

I enjoy skating at the pioneer with the friends I’ve made through skateboarding and want to help build the new skatepark.

Jasper aged 11.

Help The Pioneer Build a Skatepark for Everyone

We're raising £200,000 to build a new outdoor concrete skatepark at The Pioneer in St Albans – and we need your help!

In the 1990s, volunteers built the original park from scratch. For nearly 30 years, it’s been a home for skaters, in-liners and scooter riders to learn, grow and connect. Now, it's time for the next chapter.

We’re working with Betong Park to create a safer, smoother, more creative space that still holds the spirit of the original – just with better flow and a design that’ll last for decades.

This isn’t just about ramps. It’s about giving young people a place to belong, to fall and get back up, to build confidence and community.

We want a park for all ages and skill levels – where the old teach the new, and skate culture continues to thrive.

Skating builds resilience, creativity, and keeps us moving – body and mind. Help us make this happen.

Let’s build this together.