From municipal ambition to a new urban sports park in Oosterhout
The new skatepark in Lukwelpark is complete. Since late 2025, Oosterhout has a full-scale urban sports facility located between Mgr. Frencken College and the Wilhelmina Canal. A place where skateboarding, BMX, scootering and other street sports come together in one integrated design focused on flow, movement and social interaction.
The skatepark was developed in response to a clear need within the city: one central, high-quality location for urban sports. Existing facilities were fragmented and outdated, while demand was growing. Young people were looking for a place that not only performs well technically, but also feels like a natural part of the public space.
Designed for the city, built for the community
From the very start, local skaters and young people were actively involved in the design process. Together with community workers, users and the municipality, the park was shaped step by step. Not based on a standard blueprint, but on how the space is actually used by its community. That involvement is reflected in the lines, obstacles and overall flow of the park. The result is a skatepark that rides naturally and offers room for different levels: from first drop-ins to technical street lines.
"We were involved in the design with a group of skaters, and it’s honestly turned into a really great place."
Beyond the skatepark itself, the surrounding area has also been upgraded. Lighting, greenery, trees, benches, bike parking and waste facilities turn the site into more than just a sports facility. It becomes a public meeting place: a new social hub for the neighbourhood and the city.
From plan to reality: a reliable delivery process
After a period of delays, Nine Yards was appointed by the municipality of Oosterhout to bring the project back on track. Drawing on our experience with complex public urban sports projects across Europe, we stepped in with one clear goal: making sure Oosterhout would actually have a high-quality skatepark in 2025: technically solid, spatially integrated and socially relevant.
Our added value goes beyond design and construction. It lies in being involved from the tender phase, creating realistic timelines and managing the process together with the municipality. Clear communication, strong coordination and mutual trust are essential to turn public ambitions into places that work in real life and remain actively used for years to come.
From municipal ambition to a realised park
Nine Yards translated the ambitions of the municipality of Oosterhout into a concrete, durable and intensively used skatepark.
Urban sports meets public space
The new skatepark in Lukwelpark connects urban sports with greenery, spatial quality and social interaction in the public realm.
Built for daily use and long-term impact
The skatepark is designed and built for heavy, everyday use, with durable materials and a layout that evolves with multiple disciplines.
Participatory design with local skaters
The skatepark in Oosterhout was developed in close collaboration with local young people and users, ensuring the park reflects real community needs.
Curious about how design and skate culture come together?
Contact Jesper, Landscape Architect at Nine Yards, and discover how a location is transformed into an Urban Sports Park with a focus on both use and environment.
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