A new £145,000 skate plaza will be built in the heart of Finsbury Park.

New plans have been announced for a multi-use skate park in the north London park, which will benefit seasoned skaters and newcomers alike.

As part of a partnership between Haringey Council and the Friends of Finsbury Park, the plaza will feature moveable skate obstacles including kickers, a manual pad, kerb and wallie rail.

The site will also be suitable for other activities such as roller-skating, rollerblading and entry level cycling and skating.

Haringey Council will invest £145,000 to the project, and the council says the plaza has been made possible thanks to the income generated in major events such as the Wireless Festival and other Finsbury Park attractions over the years.

It receives around £1.2 million from events annually, all of which the council says is reinvested directly into maintaining and improving the park.

Work is now underway on seeking tenders from contractors for the construction of the skate plaza, with plans to open it to the public by spring 2024.

Cllr Emily Arkell, cabinet member for culture, communities and leisure, said: “I’m delighted that, after listening carefully to the voices of our residents and park users, we have settled on an exciting plan for the future of Finsbury Park’s skate plaza.

“I’d like to thank all the skate park users who responded to our consultations, and I look forward to continuing to work together with them as we make these plans a reality.

“In Haringey, we have ambitious plans to deliver a high-quality parks service for all our residents. This project shows how the council can work together with friends groups and park users to make our wonderful parks and greenspaces even better.

“It’s also a great example of the benefits that hosting major events bring to Finsbury Park, as this project would not have been possible without the significant income that these provide.”