Shrewsbury Town Council is pleased to open the newly redeveloped pump track on Mary Webb Road in Meole Brace, the latest investment in providing play provision for young people across Shrewsbury.
The Mary Webb Road track holds particular significance locally. For over 20 years it was a well-used meeting place for young riders across the area. Over time, however, the facility had deteriorated and was no longer fit for purpose. Recognising its potential, the Town Council made the decision to invest in a full redevelopment — restoring the site to modern standards while preserving its role as a hub for outdoor activity.
The new pump track has been designed for all-year use and can be enjoyed by those on bikes, skateboards and scooters. Built to be durable, safe and accessible, it provides a welcoming environment for riders of all ages and abilities to develop skills, build confidence and stay active outdoors.
Bernie Bentick, Local Councillor for Meole Ward, said:
“This is fantastic news for Meole Brace and for Shrewsbury as a whole. The new pump track on Mary Webb Road provides a safe, modern and exciting space for young people to be active outdoors.
I am proud that the Town Council has continued to invest in high-quality recreational facilities, and I look forward to seeing families and young riders making the most of this excellent new community asset.”
The redevelopment was delivered by Clark & Kent Contractors Ltd, a Shropshire-based specialist contractor focused on pump tracks, BMX facilities and wheeled sports environments across the UK and internationally. The project was especially meaningful for the company’s founders, who both rode at the original site in their youth.
Clark Bridgett, Director of Clark & Kent Contractors Ltd, said:
“Kent and I first visited the original track as youngsters in the early 2000s, when it was a well-used spot for local riders and an important place to meet and spend time outdoors. To return more than twenty years later as the contractors responsible for rebuilding the track is something we feel extremely proud of.
Our background is firmly rooted in riding ourselves, which gives us a genuine understanding of how these facilities should feel, not just how they should be built. We’re grateful to Shrewsbury Town Council for recognising the value of redeveloping the site and for their forward-thinking approach to youth recreation.
It means a great deal to see the Meole Brace track brought back to life, built to modern standards and designed to last for many years to come.”
Shrewsbury Town Council now owns and maintains eight BMX facilities across the town. These are located at Shorncliffe Recreation Ground, Greenfields Recreation Ground, Kynaston Road, Springfield Mere, Upton Lane, Moston Road, Little Harlescott Lane and Mary Webb Road. Four of these sites have now been upgraded to pump tracks suitable for year-round use.
The opening of the new Mary Webb Road pump track sees Shrewsbury Town Council continue to invest in inclusive, accessible and sustainable recreational facilities for young people across Shrewsbury.
