THE City of Swan says it will inspect Ellenbrook skatepark following safety concerns raised by local riders and the creator of a community petition calling for upgrades.

As reported in Dropping into danger at Ellenbrook skatepark local skatepark users had raised concerns about cracked concrete, damaged coping, slippery surfaces in the main bowl and broken drink fountains at the park.

The petition, started by local resident Ethan Kickett, has now attracted more than 190 supporters and calls for urgent repairs or a full redevelopment of the facility.

Following direct correspondence from the petition organiser, the city said the condition of the skatepark would be assessed.

“The city is aware of the petition, will inspect safety concerns raised and remediate where required,” City of Swan chief executive officer Stephen Cain said.

Mr Cain said the petition had prompted further communication between the City and residents about the condition of the facility.

“The city has recently received direct correspondence from the petition owner regarding the skatepark, and in response to this an inspection will be undertaken and work will be carried out where required,” he said.

During Echo News’ visit to the park last week, multiple cracks and uneven concrete were visible throughout the skatepark, with sections appearing to have been roughly patched or filled.

Local riders also pointed to peeling paint inside the bowl, broken drink fountains and damaged railings around the park.

Mr Kickett previously told Echo News the main bowl was the biggest concern because of the risk of falls and injuries.

“The main issue is safety, particularly in the bowl. It’s damaged and near unrideable,” he said.

He said he hoped the petition would lead to action from the city and improvements to the facility.

“At the very least I’d like to see fixes to current damages like fixing cracks, coping and the bowl surface,” he said.