A day of exchange took place at the Espace Bateau in Port-Fréjus, focused on sharing best practices for skateparks. The objective was to address the design, construction, maintenance, and landscape integration of these urban infrastructures.
The technical presentation began with Constructo architecture, represented by Stéphane Flandrin, who detailed the design stages and integration challenges in public spaces. Next, Territoire Skatepark (SOLS Group), through its agency manager Sébastien Pierre, presented construction models, equipment durability, and maintenance and usage issues. The city of Fréjus shared its experience, with participation from Patrick Perona, Deputy Mayor for Sports, representing Mayor David Rachline.
Following the presentation, participants visited the skatepark at the Base nature. A guided tour allowed for an exploration of the facility's features, while members of the local association Sunny Wheels Skate Club performed a demonstration, illustrating the diverse practices possible.
The Fréjus skatepark, ranked among the top 5 most beautiful recent skateparks in France, was chosen as the focus for this day. Spanning 8,500 m² of development, with 3,000 m² dedicated to skating, it features a bowl, a pool (replicating a Californian swimming pool, a rare feature in France), and a street section. This emblematic facility, inaugurated last year by Mayor David Rachline, represents an investment of 2.4 million euros.
Designed for all users (skaters, scooter riders, BMX, rollerbladers, beginners and experienced), the skatepark is conceived as an integrated living space, considering not only the skating surfaces but also the surroundings, landscape, irrigation, electricity, and lighting. It contributes to Fréjus's appeal as an active and sporting city.
