Beverley dad opens skate park for local children and teens

A new skate park for children and teenagers has opened on the edge of Beverley.

Tony Thurston, owner of Tasr indoor skate park, wanted to provide a safe space for young people to go in their free time, and asked his sons what they thought of the idea. His two boys, Jack and Alex, supported their dad and encouraged him to develop his plans into reality.

The creation of the skate park was funded by Mr Thurston, who sold his family home in Molescroft and put £60,000 of the money from the sale towards the project. Woodmansey Council has also supported the project, providing some money in exchange for use of the centre once a week as a youth centre.

Mr Thurston said that his motivation to start the project was to prevent young people hanging around on the street with nowhere fun to go. The skate park is open until 8pm daily and has membership options for its users.

Tasr skate park has no lower age limit for children wishing to use the facility, but under-tens should be accompanied by an adult.

The venue is still in its early stages of operation, and it is too soon to tell if the skate park works well as a business venture, but early responses from its users are positive.

A review on the business’s Facebook page said, “Just what the kids need around this area. Free wifi so laptop and work can continue as the kids enjoy themselves. Friendly staff and plenty of parking. Hot food and drink available as well as pool, table football and air hockey. Skatepark itself is a decent size with all the required runs and ramps for all experiences. Glad we found it as it looks like a very regular visit for me and the kids.”

Mr Thurston’s oldest son, Alex, posts regular video clips to the skate park’s Twitter account, and expresses his enthusiasm in seeing so many young people accessing Tasr’s facilities.

You can find out more about Tasr’s opening times and entry prices online tasr.co.uk