Description
Ellon Wheel Park, nestled in Gordon Park, Ellon (AB41 9AP), is a vibrant new wheeled sports hub created in 2024 by local volunteers and constructed by Velosolutions. It features two asphalt pump tracks—a smaller, beginner-friendly loop and a larger circuit with rollers, berms, and jumps—alongside a 450 m flat cycle circuit, all designed for fun, accessibility, and inclusive active play
Features
- A small pump track ideal for beginners and skill development
- A larger pump track built with flowing berms, rollers, jumps, and transfers for progressive riding
- Smooth tarmac surfacing—great even with hard wheels
- An adjacent 450 m flat cycle circuit for practicing turns, balance, or inclusive riding, including wheelchair access
- Free access 24/7, no bookings or fees required
Further Info
- Scottish Skatepark Directory listing (full details and confirmation)
- Ellon Wheel Park official website
Before You Go
- Opening hours: Open 24/7; daylight hours are safest as there’s currently no floodlighting.
- Cost: Always free; no booking needed.
- Access: Located in Gordon Park, Ellon—look for signage; modest parking is available near the site.
- Surface: Smooth tarmac—ideal for bikes, scooters, skateboards, balance bikes; soft wheels recommended for board users.
- Beginner suitability: Excellent for families and learners—smaller track offers safe progression, with the larger circuit challenging riders seeking more flow.
- Equipment: Helmets recommended; protective gear advised for new or younger riders.
- Notes: The Wheel Park is a community-built, volunteer-led success story. Attend Friday Fury time trials for fun community racing (£3 per ride), and consider lending a hand or donating via the official site to support maintenance and future development.
