RICH Landscapes was proud to be engaged by Dunedin City Council to lead the redevelopment of the Fairfield Miniramps – a much-loved local skate facility in need of an upgrade. This project provided a unique opportunity to apply RICH Landscapes’ co-design expertise in delivering high-quality, community-informed wheeled play infrastructure.

Working closely with local skaters and residents, RICH Landscapes facilitated an inclusive co-design process that placed user aspirations at the heart of the design journey. Through workshops, site engagement, and iterative design development, we captured a clear vision from the community – one that called for greater diversity in ramp features, improved functionality, and an upgrade in surface quality to better support progression and creativity.

The resulting design replaced the aging metal ramps with modern, high-performance skate-specific structures. At the core of the new layout is a 4.8-metre-wide, 3-foot-high miniramp designed to offer an accessible and inviting platform for a wide range of users. This is complemented by a spined double miniramp, rising from 5 to 6 feet high and stretching 7.2 metres wide on each side – introducing new levels of challenge and flow for more advanced skaters.

Throughout the design and delivery process, RICH Landscapes ensured that the community’s vision remained central, from the initial concepts through to the final built outcome. The upgraded facility now stands as a testament to the power of genuine community collaboration, and the role well-designed skate environments play in strengthening social connection, encouraging physical activity, and bringing vibrancy to local parks.

The Fairfield Miniramps project continues RICH Landscapes’ commitment to designing inclusive, durable, and high-performance skate environments that reflect the identity and aspirations of their communities.

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