Past Event - August 2025 - Play x Skate x Celebrate, Community Event
Past Event Success! - Skate x Play x Celebrate
What happened?
200 community members turned out on a beautiful winters day to celebrate the new Beechworth Skate Park mural. Al's Skate Co provided workshops for all ages and abilities and many who weren't sure they would give it a go, did! Cats Pyjamas provided beading, lego and cardboard construction activities which meant there was something for everyone.
Hot Dogs, nachos, tacos, waffles and ice-cream kept everyone energised throughout the day. Thank you to everyone who came along.
The All-Ages Community event, Saturday 16 August, 1-3pm.
Celebrate the completion of the new Beechworth Skate Park mural designed by artist Chris Henderson in collaboration with local young people at this free community event on Saturday 16 August, 1-3pm.
The event will include free activities including:
- $10 Tacos & Nachos
- $5 Waffles from Wicked Waffles
About the Beechworth Skate Park Revitalisation Project
Through a creative workshop series led by mural artist Chris Henderson, local young people were engaged in designing and installing artwork for Beechworth Skate Park. A professionally executed artwork has transformed a recreational space into a culturally vibrant environment reflecting local youth vision and creativity.
Funded in part through Tourism North East as part of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project, this revitalization initiative combines community asset renewal with creative industries learning pathways for Indigo Shire youth. The project's physical outcome—new artwork designed through community consultation—represents just one aspect of its broader community impact.
By engaging young people aged 10-20 in collaborative design alongside a professional artist, the project:
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provided participants with experience in public art design, collaboration, and project development, potentially inspiring future creative pursuits.
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strengthened community bonds between skaters, artists, and other young people who use the space, creating shared ownership of this public facility.
The Community Celebration in an all ages, inclusive, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape free event funded through the Victorian Government Amplify program.