The long-awaited Village Green and Bays Area Skate Park is fitted with a 1.9m deep pool bowl with an upper 1.2m deep bowl section, a 1 - 1.2m deep flow bowl with a corner extension, a turnabout quarter pipe and an ‘across and down’ ledge.
The park has a ramp into the pump bump area and the manual box, a high pump bump, a rail, a quarter pipe, a rollover finger and learner, and back and angled ledges.
The neighbouring community green space also has picnic tables, sun umbrellas, barbecues and a performance space surrounded by native plantings.
A ceremony, organised by the Sumner Community Residents’ Association & Hub committee, was held on Saturday to mark the official opening with a whenua site blessing, workshops, live music, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a skate demonstration.
Sumner Green and Skate chair Charlie Hudson said it is a fantastic asset for Sumner and the surrounding areas.
"It is a testimony to the collaboration of a dedicated community, central and local government, Christchurch City Council and our local community board.
"Thousands of hours of work behind the scenes will now translate into thousands of hours of skating fun and communal activities on the village green."
"This has been a long time coming for the community and we know this popular project has been hugely anticipated.
"We’re excited to be able to deliver this recreational area and ‘hang out’ spot right in the heart of Sumner – ready in time to enjoy over the Christmas period and summer months."
The park also has timber seating and decking with a pathway connecting the skate park area to the village green.