Jubilee Fields in Billingshurst, aka Billingshurst Skatepark, has been in the works with some of the locals for the past 7 YEARS! (more on this to follow) and is another pleasant addition to the growing alternative to the current trend of concrete parks that have been appearing up and down the country. Built by Fearless Ramps it is located 6 miles south-west of Horsham. We decided to go and check it out with Caelan Mumford and some of the locals.
Words and photos: Martin Grainger
Billingshurst Skatepark sits on the far corner of Jubilee Fields Sports Pavilion, with free parking in the sports pavilion car park. From the car park you simply follow the path round into the next field and you will see it sitting in the far corner. By car the entrance to the pavilion just off of Platts Roundabout that joins the A272 and the A29 and by train it is a 1.5 mile cycle that takes about 5-10 minutes from Billingshurst train station. You cycle through the town centre to get there where you can find plenty of spots for food and drink. The address for the skatepark is:
Jubilee Fields Skatepark
Jubilee Fields Sports Pavillion
Billingshurst
RH14 9HZ
The Ramp
The park consists of two areas; one main ramp area and a separate very small beginner section next to it. The ramps are solid with a textured red outline, very grippy and have used tried and tested transitions (I’ve been told the volcano is a replica of the Farnborough transitions) The centre of the park is a step-up box with a 5ft take off and a 6ft landing. Next to this is a 5.5ft volcano on one side and a flat bank driveway with a ledge on the opposite side. The far wall features a 11ft vert wall with a long 6.5ft quarter with a small sub box one end and a full width extended backboard for wall rides.
“When you see it in person you realise how big it actually is”
The opposite side of the ramp section consists of a 6.5ft quarters and a 6ft quarter with a set back vert wall creating a channel gap. The Smaller section of the park is very spaced out with a hipped bank in one corner and a 2-step grind box. This joins to the main park up a slight tarmac bank which has a small rail down it as well as a box. Maybe more ideal for skating instead of riding but if you’re going to this park, it’s likely for the ramp section. overall impression of the ramp and build is really positive.
“It’s a mega park and if I’d seen it online I’d be heading down as soon as I could. The boys at Fearless smashed it! Hopefully we see more transition parks getting approved from now on.” –Caelan Mumford
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