Southsea Skatepark

Southsea Skatepark Southsea Skatepark is arguably the oldest skatepark in the World, with the rink area dating 1930’s

Southsea Skatepark is arguably the oldest skatepark in the World, with the current ‘rink’ area dating back to a roller rink that was first built back in the 1950s. The skatepark was remodelled in the 1970s with concrete (bowls, snakerun, etc) and then modified again in 1990 with a new bowl replacing the old reservoir. In the mid to late 90s the rink area was built on with new ledges, banks, rails and ramps and in the last ten years two new mini ramps and a replacement vert ramp have been built. Southsea Skatepark has been previously been owned by Portsmouth City Council but is now a registered charity.

Thursday 17th September: Good afternoon Sunny Southsea! After this mornings rainfall, it’s turned out a beautiful day!...
17/09/2026

Thursday 17th September: Good afternoon Sunny Southsea!
After this mornings rainfall, it’s turned out a beautiful day! The session popped off last night, more of the same today!
Open sessions for all sports: 4-6,6-9pm.
Skatepark store open plus light refreshments available.

Wednesday 16th September: Good morning Southsea!It’s a beautiful Septembers day in the PO5, open sessions for all spor...
16/09/2026

Wednesday 16th September: Good morning Southsea!
It’s a beautiful Septembers day in the PO5, open sessions for all sports 4-6,6-9pm.
Skatepark store open plus light refreshments available.
Get down for a session!
📸 Paul Scott

Monday 14th September: Good afternoon Southsea. Starting the week off with open sessions for all sports 4-6,6-9pm.Skat...
14/09/2026

Monday 14th September: Good afternoon Southsea. Starting the week off with open sessions for all sports 4-6,6-9pm.
Skatepark store open, light refreshments available.

Jak Tonge 📸 Paul Scott

Sunday 13th SeptemberPark is open! Sessions today are 10-12 (mini wheelers), 12-3, 3-6.☀️ ☁️
13/09/2026

Sunday 13th September

Park is open! Sessions today are 10-12 (mini wheelers), 12-3, 3-6.

☀️ ☁️

Saturday 12th September: Good morning sunny Southsea, it’s a perfect day for our Bandstand forever day!Kicking off the...
12/09/2026

Saturday 12th September: Good morning sunny Southsea, it’s a perfect day for our Bandstand forever day!

Kicking off the day with our regular Mini wheelers session 10-12 for 12 and unders.

Bandstand forever event: 12-6!
Pay as you feel! All sports welcome!

Providing the soundtrack to the afternoon will be the Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, a renowned jazz ensemble that recreates the exciting sounds of the 1920s and 1930s. Known for their authentic vintage style and high-energy performances, the band’s music reflects the era when the bandstand was at the heart of Southsea’s seaside entertainment scene.
The event will also celebrate the site’s rich roller-skating heritage, welcoming former dancers, speed skaters, roller hockey players and local residents to share memories of the venue and its role in Portsmouth life.
3-6pm, the focus will turn to roller disco, with music provided by local favourites Pork Soda DJ. Well known across Portsmouth for their house, disco and funk sets, Pork Soda have become a familiar name at both Pitt Street Skatepark and Southsea Skatepark, where they have helped create some of the city’s most popular roller disco events.

Skatepark store open all day, cafe.
Get down and enjoy the day celebrating our heritage!

Southsea Skatepark Brings Historic Bandstand Back to Life for Portsmouth 100 Celebration!Live jazz, a heritage roller di...
11/09/2026

Southsea Skatepark Brings Historic Bandstand Back to Life for Portsmouth 100 Celebration!

Live jazz, a heritage roller disco, and a chance to step back through a century of local history will come together at Southsea Skatepark on Saturday 12 September as part of the Portsmouth 100 celebrations.
Bandstand Forever! is one of Southsea Skatepark’s contributions to Portsmouth 100, the city-wide programme marking 100 years since Portsmouth was granted city status. The event will celebrate the remarkable history of the iconic bandstand at the heart of the skatepark, bringing it back to life as a traditional seaside entertainment venue for the first time in decades.
Long before it became part of Britain’s oldest purpose-built skatepark in 1978, the bandstand was a focal point for music, dancing and the thriving roller-skating culture that once drew visitors from across the region. For one day, visitors will have the opportunity to experience that atmosphere once again.

12-6 this Saturday! Celebrate with us! All sports welcome!! Roller disco 3-6!

Friday 11th September: Happy Friday Southsea! As we get ready for our Bandstand Forever event tomorrow, we have open s...
11/09/2026

Friday 11th September: Happy Friday Southsea! As we get ready for our Bandstand Forever event tomorrow, we have open sessions for all sports 4-6,6-9pm.
Skatepark store open with new stock from Dogg Scooters IKONIX Bikes FIEND BMX odigrips_uk

BANDSTAND FOREVER! THIS SATURDAY 12-6! ALL SPORTS WELCOME! BANDSTAND FOREVER. THIS SATURDAY 12-6. Providing the soundtra...
10/09/2026

BANDSTAND FOREVER! THIS SATURDAY 12-6! ALL SPORTS WELCOME!

BANDSTAND FOREVER. THIS SATURDAY 12-6.

Providing the soundtrack to the afternoon will be the Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra, a renowned jazz ensemble that recreates the exciting sounds of the 1920s and 1930s. Known for their authentic vintage style and high-energy performances, the band’s music reflects the era when the bandstand was at the heart of Southsea’s seaside entertainment scene.
The event will also celebrate the site’s rich roller-skating heritage, welcoming former dancers, speed skaters, roller hockey players and local residents to share memories of the venue and its role in Portsmouth life.
As evening approaches, the focus will turn to roller disco, with music provided by local favourites Pork Soda DJ. Well known across Portsmouth for their house, disco and funk sets, Pork Soda have become a familiar name at both Pitt Street Skatepark and Southsea Skatepark, where they have helped create some of the city’s most popular roller disco events.
The event follows the success of Southsea Skatepark’s recent Roll With Us programme, which introduced hundreds of people to roller skating and demonstrated the growing appetite for skating activities across the city.

Thursday 10th September: Good morning Southsea!Great session last night, and we are back for more today! Open sessions...
10/09/2026

Thursday 10th September: Good morning Southsea!
Great session last night, and we are back for more today! Open sessions for all sports, 4-6,6-9pm.
Skatepark store open plus light refreshments available.

BANDSTAND FOREVER THIS SATURDAY 12-6! ALL SPORTS WELCOME!Southsea Skatepark trustee Sam Dennis said:“Bandstand Forever! ...
09/09/2026

BANDSTAND FOREVER THIS SATURDAY 12-6! ALL SPORTS WELCOME!

Southsea Skatepark trustee Sam Dennis said:
“Bandstand Forever! is about celebrating a side of Southsea Skatepark’s history that many people don’t know about. Before the skatepark arrived, this was already an important community venue with a rich tradition of music and roller skating. As part of Portsmouth 100, we’re looking forward to bringing those stories back to life while creating a fun day out for people of all ages.”
The event is open to everybody and operates on a pay-what-you-feel basis, with donations helping to support Southsea Skatepark’s ongoing heritage, community and youth activities.
Bandstand Forever!
Saturday 12 September 2026
Southsea Skatepark, Clarence Esplanade
🎷 Live jazz from Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra
🛼 Heritage roller skating celebration
💿 Roller disco with Pork Soda DJ
🏛 Part of Portsmouth 100
❤️ Pay what you feel
For more information visit southseaskatepark.org.

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Clarence Esplanade
Portsmouth
PO53NZ

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