The first glow-in-the-dark skate park in the UK has opened in Liverpool.

The park, named Evertro, is designed by Koo Jeong A, in association with Wheelscape Skateparks, and was commissioned by Liverpool Biennial and Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson.

It forms part of the new Everton Park Action Sports HUB.

Liverpool Mayor, Joe Anderson, says: “Evertro promises to be a spectacular new feature for this part of North Liverpool. Not only will it add yet another facility for skaters and BMX riders – something which the city’s young people have told us they want – but it will be a dramatic piece of public art.”

The Glow in the dark skateboard park was officially opened by Mayor Joe Anderson as children and adults flocked down to skate,bike and join in the fun. Images by Gareth Jones

The flagship project is funded by the council and includes four further parks in Dingle Bank, Otterspool, Newsham Park and Norris Green.

Artist Koo Jeong A, says: “Working as an artist in the community of Everton has been a fascinating process. What appealed to me about this is that community members of different ages have come together to help create this project.

“It has been an inspiration to work on this new public commission for Everton and for the city of Liverpool.”

Sally Tallant, director of Liverpool Biennial, says: “This commission is a reflection of our commitment to bring art into the city and into the everyday lives of people. Just as the Snowdrop sails the Mersey as a living work of art by Sir Peter Blake, Koo Jeong A has had an amazing opportunity to work with people in Everton.”

Evertro launch event at Everton Park. Images by Gareth Jones

Evertro has been supported by the Land Trust working with the Council in conjunction with community partners, Friends of Everton Park.

John Hutchison of Friends of Everton Park, says: “We hope Evertro and the wider Everton Park Action Sports HUB will be a beacon for young people, to learn and enjoy the thrill of all kinds of wheel-based sports.”

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