The much-loved skatepark in Livingston, West Lothian, is now being considered for historic status by the Historic Environment Scotland (HES).
The organisation has been asked to consider designating the site as a listed building. Built in 1981, Livingston or ‘Livi’ skatepark is known around the world by the skateboarding community.
Working alongside Skateboard Scotland, the official governing body for skateboarding in Scotland, HES is gathering comments and information from people who know and use the skatepark or have a view on its design, history and significance.
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According to the HES, a building may become a listed site if "it is of special architectural and historic interest". Livi skatepark has been a popular place to be for years, with skating legend Tony Hawk even paying a visit back in 1990.
Edinburgh Live reported earlier this month that in a recent BBC Scotland documentary, you can see skating legend Tony Hawk riding the Livingston skatebowl back in 1990.
The star is seen dropping into the famous Livingston bowl where he performs a couple of tricks, much to the delight from the adoring local crowd that had gathered to see him and his skating crew.
Locals are now invited to help the HES make their decision on listing the skatepark as a historic site.
Dara Parsons, Head of Designations at HES, said: "We know that Livingston Skatepark is a hugely popular piece of urban heritage, renowned among skaters across Scotland and beyond.
"We want to hear views from as many voices as possible to help us understand more about its cultural and historical significance and its position among our 20th century heritage. We’re delighted to be collaborating with Skateboard Scotland on this survey."
Rick Curran, Skateboard Scotland, said: "Livingston (Livi) skatepark is a world renowned and iconic Scottish skatepark recognised by many for its ground-breaking design, built at a time when skateboarding was experiencing a global slump.
"This design has not only resulted in continuous use by generations of local skaters but has also seen many world-famous pro skaters visit over the years, such as Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero, who recognised Livi's deserved place in skate history.
"Skateboard Scotland are extremely keen for Livingston to retain the essence that makes it a famously strong foundation for Scottish skateboarding, but also to explore necessary steps to ensure this essence is protected for future generations through sympathetic, considered stabilisation and restoration.
"We look forward to working with the skate community and HES on this."
You can give your views by completing this short questionnaire, open until May 18, 2023.
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