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Concord Park - 'All Wheels' Facility Design & Survey
Over the last few years consultation undertaken by the Parks & Countryside Service, the Friends of Concord Park and Wooley Woods, and the NE Local Area Committee has shown support for an 'all-wheels' facility at Concord Park (details of the previous engagement activities can be found here Concord Park | Have Your Say Sheffield)
Working in partnership with Access Sport and local stakeholders including the Friends of Concord Park and Woolley Woods and Ward Councillors a proposal for an all-wheels facility at Concord Park has now been developed.
A summary of the consultation to date can be found here: Access Sport Consultation Report
The design for the all-wheels facility in Concord Park involves a new all-wheel tarmacked pump track, a beginners track, a new club storage facility and club area, with the possibility of a multi-function area for learning to ride, accessible bikes and other wheeled sports equipment. The all-wheels track would be built on the location of the disused bowling greens, between the playground and the multi-use games area. Other improvements would include; better path connections, seating, park infrastructure, lighting, biodiversity enhancements, and drainage works.
We now are seeking feedback from the community on the all-wheels facility design via the Concord Park 'All Wheels' Facility Survey
The final design can be viewed below:
Concord Park - Illustrative Masterplan
Concord Park - Technical Drawing
And an overview of the design of the site can be found here: Slide deck from Preferred Design Presentation
If you want to see a local example on an all-wheels park please visit Hillsborough Pump Track, located at: Hillsborough Park, Penistone Rd, Sheffield S6 2AF: Hillsborough Park Pump Track - Google Maps
To see more on a recently completed facility by Access Sport in Manchester then follow the link to the video below: Access Sport - Pump Track Launch Event @ Cadishead
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Concord Park 'All Wheels Park' Survey Results
We asked people what they would want from an 'All Wheels Park' in Concord Park so we can begin to plan and design a facility which best meets the need of the local community.
What do we mean by an 'All Wheels Park'...?
An all wheel park is designed to be be used by variety of (non-motored!) wheeled sports such as bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skaters, and inline skaters. The facilities usually take the form of a skatepark, pump track, or combination of both with a variety of jumps, berms, banks, and features which create an active, inclusive and fun environment for wheeled sports user of all ages, all genders and abilities (for example images see below).
What did people say?
Overview
The survey was conducted between July & September 2023 - it was disseminated through local networks and groups, on site posters and handouts, and on social media. The survey received 116 responses. The full survey report can be found here
Key Findings
Wheeled Sport Participation:
61% of respondents currently participate in a wheeled sport.
Most popular sports:
Mountain Biking (36)
Scootering (27)
BMX (13)
Skateboarding (10)
People want to try:
Scootering (32)
Mountain Biking (30)
Roller Skating (27)
Skateboarding (25)
BMX (22)
Current Skill Levels:
Beginners: 51%
Intermediate: 38%
Advanced: 11%
Design Preferences
Type of Facility:
66% prefer a combination park (skatepark, pump track, skate plaza).
Smaller groups preferred dedicated skateparks or pump tracks.
Features Wanted:
Clearly separated skill-level zones (73)
Learn-to-ride areas (63)
Circular pump tracks (26)
Bowls, rails, flat banks, manual pads, rollers, berms all had interest.
Amenities Desired:
Seating (83)
Play equipment (74)
Litter bins (60)
Lighting for both the park and surrounding areas (28 + 47)
Planting and natural surveillance also rated highly.
Community Impact
84% said an All Wheels Park would encourage them to visit Concord Park more often, stay longer, and benefit their health/wellbeing.
Comments Summary
Positive Themes:
Strong support for facilities for older children and teens.
Many feel this will reduce screen time and promote physical activity.
Desire for inclusivity (accessible areas for disabled users and toddlers).
Comparisons made to better-equipped parks like Millhouses and Hillsborough.
Concerns Raised:
Risk of anti-social behaviour (especially from motorbike/e-scooter misuse).
Maintenance and safety worries.
Fear of over-concreting green space.
Some feel investment would be better used on basic park improvements (e.g., toilets, playground repairs, drainage).
Demographics
Sex: 70.5% Female, 28.6% Male
Age: Broad range, with the highest response rate from ages 25–44.
Disability: 19 respondents identified as disabled.
Ethnicity:
Predominantly White British (94%)
Small numbers from Asian and Black backgrounds.
Next Steps:
The survey results will help inform the development and design of an all wheels park. The preferences of respondents will be used to prioritise the features of the facility and guide what's able to be constructed on site with the available project budget.
Hillsborough All Wheels Park - Pump Track 
Hillsborough All Wheels Park - Learn 2 Ride Area -
Concord Park - Consultation Summary
We carried out consultation at the back end of 2022 to identify what were the priority improvements for Concord Park. The online survey was hosted on Sheffield City Council's former online survey platform Citizen Space.
The online survey activity ran on Citizen Space from: 25/10/2022 to 07/12/2022
The full results of the survey report can be found here Concord Park Improvement Survey - Summary Report
A summary of the results is shown below
