Campus Pool

Campus Pool is a skatepark and former swimming pool in Bishopsworth, Bristol, UK.[1]

History

The former Bishopsworth Swimming Pool closed in 2012, following the opening of Hengrove Park Leisure Centre.[2][3] In November 2014 it was announced that the building would be reused to house an indoor skatepark.[4] Work to build the skatepark began in March 2015.[5] It opened in July 2015.[6][7]

Operation

The facility is leased by Bristol City Council rent-free [5] It is operated by Campus Skateparks, a social enterprise.[7]

References

  1. ^ Alexander, Meena (2015-08-04). "Old swimming pool transforms into skate park". Bristol24/7. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  2. ^ Hayman, Pete (2012-02-29). "New £32m Bristol leisure centre launches". www.healthclubmanagement.co.uk. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  3. ^ "Bishopsworth pool site's future to be discussed". BBC News. 2013-03-25. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  4. ^ "Bishopsworth pool to be transformed into indoor skatepark". BBC News. 2014-11-15. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  5. ^ a b "Bishopsworth pool 'world class' skatepark project starts". BBC News. 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  6. ^ "Bishopsworth pool attracts hundreds of skateboarders". BBC News. 2015-07-29. Retrieved 2022-11-03.
  7. ^ a b Nel, Hannahbella. "Ramping up the excitement: inside the Campus Pool skatepark". Time Out Bristol. Retrieved 2022-11-03.

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