Campus Pool
Campus Pool is a skatepark and former swimming pool in Bishopsworth, Bristol, UK.
History
The former Bishopsworth Swimming Pool closed in 2012, following the opening of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre. In November 2014 it was announced that the building would be reused to house an indoor skatepark. Work to build the skatepark began in March 2015. It opened in July 2015.
Operation
The facility is leased by Bristol City Council rent-free It is operated by Campus Skateparks, a social enterprise.
References
- ^ Alexander, Meena (2015-08-04). "Old swimming pool transforms into skate park". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ Hayman, Pete (2012-02-29). "New £32m Bristol leisure centre launches". www.healthclubmanagement.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "Bishopsworth pool site's future to be discussed". BBC News. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "Bishopsworth pool to be transformed into indoor skatepark". BBC News. 2014-11-15. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "Bishopsworth pool 'world class' skatepark project starts". BBC News. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ "Bishopsworth pool attracts hundreds of skateboarders". BBC News. 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
- ^ Nel, Hannahbella. "Ramping up the excitement: inside the Campus Pool skatepark". Time Out Bristol. Retrieved 2022-11-03.