Richard Taylor Memorial Skatepark

25/11/2025

16/11/2025

🚨 Update 🚨

Good afternoon all,

A huge thank you to everyone who’s completed the survey — the response over the past 24 hours has been incredible. We’ve now had over 400 submissions, and the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. This puts us in a really strong position ahead of our milestone meetings this week with the Vale of Glamorgan Council and Glamorgan Voluntary Services.

If you haven’t had a chance to fill it in yet, there’s still time — and please keep sharing it with anyone living in Barry or the wider Vale. Every response genuinely strengthens the case. 🔗 https://form.jotform.com/253132608003040?brid=7FJT72nsVFDxzO-rKfZEyg

We’re also continuing to receive written letters of support from headteachers across Barry and from local councillors, which is fantastic to see as momentum builds.

Thanks again for all your support — more updates soon.

11/09/2024

🎥✨ Throwback to 2015 when featured an incredible story about Rich.

He was a true legend on wheels and skis, making his mark in the world of freestyle with breathtaking stunts and unmatched skill. 🎿

His legacy lives on, not just in the sports he loved, but in the hearts of those who were moved by his talent, courage, and spirit.

Forever remembered. 💫

Full article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-5535d83a-2b4a-48e2-8495-cda2b85ca0a1

09/09/2024

Throwback to Rich locking in a perfect backside royale down one of the gnarliest steep handrails in his local town of Barry, with a drop like no other!

09/09/2024

🌟 Have Your Say: Richard Taylor Memorial Park Mural! 🎨

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce plans for a brand new mural at Richard Taylor Memorial Park, created by our very own talented local street artists, Hurts So Good. 🙌✨

We have TWO stunning draft designs that we want YOU to weigh in on! This mural will reflect the spirit and heart of our community, so your feedback is crucial in making it truly special.

🔹 Check out the designs below and let us know which one resonates with you! 🔹 Leave a comment or react with your favorite. 🔹 Your input will help guide the final design that will become a lasting tribute to this amazing park and our shared community.

Survey: https://participate.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/cold-knap-skatepark-mural

Stay tuned for updates as we bring this artwork to life! 🎉



Richard Taylor Memorial Skatepark
Richard Taylor Memorial Fund
Vale of Glamorgan Council
Hurts so good
Rob Taylor
Dan Maggs
Dave Maggs

21/06/2024

☀️ The sun is out at the for the ‘go skateboarding day’ 🛹 🙌🏽 hosted by 👏🏽

It’s all starting from 3pm this afternoon.

See you all there 🚀

25/12/2023

🎄🎅🏻🎁 Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻🎁 to everyone who made Richard’s legacy continue to live on to all the future inline skaters, skateboarders🛹 bmx 🚲, scooter riders 🛴 and wheelchair users 🦽 who may become champions in their time too🥇

09/11/2023

Rich switch topside acid at the old Knap Skatepark back in ‘96, whilst Mathew pritchard & co look on.

07/11/2023

Before the first Knap skatepark was built Richard’s parents, John & Gaynor, allowed us to build our own ramps in the back garden of their home! Here’s a shot of Rich ‘ramp to wall ride’ one summer in the mid 90s.