Skate Spot Launch Jam
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free
- Dates and times
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5th Oct 2024
10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Have you seen the new skate spot at Riverside Museum?
Built into the very fabric of the iconic building’s footprint, is an urban sports skate spot with five built in obstacles to slide and grind along and is the only one of its kind in Glasgow.
This world class space is for everyone and fuses urban sport, visual art, design and active travel, and is located at the side of Riverside Museum beside the opening of new Govan – Partick Bridge.
It’s a day to celebrate all things skateboarding and we’d love you to join us! Whether you are a seasoned pro, a novice or just want to try it out, we’d love to see you there.
From 10-2pm join us for come and try (bike and skate workshops) sessions. All you need is a pair of trainers – boards, bikes, helmets and pads are all provided. This session is best suited for age 8 plus. These sessions are on full sized skateboards with smaller ramps and bikes for all abilities and sizes. These sessions are hosted by The Loading Bay, supported by Glasgow Life Sport.
From 2 – 5pm it’s Jam time where boarders are invited to show off their skills, tricks and manoeuvres. It’s your chance to see elite boarders at the top of their game. Watch as they step up to the rail and spin flips, grind bars and win prizes! Don’t miss the skills competition for under 16s, with top skate style prizes. It’s a day to celebrate, meet enthusiasts old and new, hear great music, eat street food and be immersed in skateboard culture.
You can simply watch in awe or grab a board and take part. Everyone is welcome! *
Tunes on the day are provided by Compact Disco Defender with
loaded nachos and gourmet hotdogs served up by the Big Feed Firedog truck.
Check out everything Glasgow Urban Sports offers here:
https://glasgowurbansports.org/
Find out more about the Urban Sports Strategy for Glasgow
here:
https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/8988/Cycling-and-Urban-Sports-Strategy
To get involved in BMX cycling in Glasgow go to :
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/sport/venues/glasgow-bmx-centre
*But it’s not just about the boarding. This space is open
for all wheeled urban sports and you can be sure to see BMX-ing, quad skating,
roller blading and more on the obstacles here by the River Clyde.
What’s at the skate spot?
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Hip with inset granite block
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Hipped spine with red granite curb
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Curved granite bench
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Red granite slappy curb
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Multi-level manual pad with granite block edges
Image of Riverside exterior – Kerr Melville @artofthevalleyboy
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for Riverside Museum on AccessAble
Further information can be found on Euan's Guide website
Accessible toilets
Changing Places Facility Available during opening hours. No key required. Situated on the ground floor near reception and adjacent to male and female toilets.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing loop
Hearing loop available within venue.
You can also visit our British Sign Language and International Sign Video Library here to watch a welcome video for every Glasgow Museum.
Wheelchair access
There is wheelchair and pram access to all public areas using the lifts.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cloakroom
Cafe or restaurant
Check out our Riverside Cafe menu.
Parking
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
• Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.
Maximum stay 10 hours
Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.
This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks
Photography and video recording
Please follow this link to read guidelines on photography, filming and sketching in all Glasgow Life Museums.
Free wifi
View Riverside Museum on Google Maps.
Use Traveline Scotland to help plan your journey via public transport.
By Train:
Partick interchange is 0.6 miles from the museum. Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.
By Subway:
Govan subway station, located within Govan Interchange, is 0.3 miles from the museum. Take the Govan Road exit, cross at the lights and then cross the Govan / Partick Bridge. The Riverside Museum is on the north bank of the River Clyde. This is a 5 minute walk from the Govan subway sation to the museum, if you use the Govan - Partick Bridge.
Partick subway station, located within Partick Interchange, is 0.6 miles from the museum. Take the exit facing Morrisons supermarket and follow the signposted footpath.
By Bus:
100 bus and city sightseeing
By Bike:
The Riverside Museum is on Sustrans Route 7. Cycle parking is available outside the museum. The Next Bike cycle hire scheme has a pick up / drop off station outside the museum.
The Govan - Partick Bridge is another access point to the museum and it is a 5 minute walk from the Govan transport hub, also known as the Govan interchange, to Riverside Museum
The nearest Train station (PTK), Subway station and Bus station can all be found at the Partick transport hub, also known as the Partick Interchange, around 0.6 miles from the museum. There are signposted walking routes from there to the museum.
The lines for the train station run through the Low-Level platforms, at Glasgow Central (GLC) and Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ).
The closest Subway station to Glasgow Central is St Enoch’s.
The closest to Glasgow Queen Street is Buchanan Street.
Buses:
The 100 service operates from George Square South, stop 609973, every 45 minutes starting approximately 10.20am daily. The service is operated by Community Transport Glasgow. View the timetable here
Visit the City Sightseeing website for more information on the city tour services.
Cycle parking is available at the west side of the museum.
EV Rapid charging station available in car park.
Please note: If you are coming into Glasgow by train and planning to use a PlusBus ticket, the sightseeing buses are not covered.
The Next Bike bicycle hire scheme is also in operation around Glasgow, with locations to pick up and drop off around the city, including at the Riverside.
If you use a Taxi or private-hire car, there is a drop off point beside the car park. Disabled visitors can be dropped off at the front door, access is via the slip road barrier.
In case it is of use to anyone in your party, the AccessAble website has some useful accessibility information.
If using a Sat Nav for directions, we recommend you enter “The Riverside Museum” rather than the postcode.
Parking
Up to 1 hour £3.00
• 1-2 hours £5.00
• 2-3 hours £7.50
• 3-4 hours £10.00
• 4-5 hours £10.00
• 5-6 hours £10.00
• 6-7 hours £10.00
• 7-8 hours £10.00
• 8-9 hours £10.00
• 9-10 hours £10.00
Overnight Flat rate 6pm - 8am £3.00
Please note these machines take coins only and no change can be given.
Maximum stay 10 hours
Cashless parking is available as a payment method via RingGo at our surface pay! We advise downloading or registering for RingGo prior to your visit. To register or find out more please visit https://myringgo.co.uk/.
This car park is operated by Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for more information please visit https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/carparks