Plans to transform the former Ski Village site in Sheffield into a major new leisure and outdoor adventure destination have been unveiled as a three-week public consultation gets underway.

The proposals are being brought forward by Skyline Enterprises, the New Zealand-based global leader in adventure tourism and visitor experiences. 

A planning application for the masterplan is expected to be submitted towards the end of the year. Subject to approval, the development would be delivered in multiple phases. 

The first phase of the development would include Skyline’s signature gravity-fed downhill karting (Skyline Luge), a scenic chairlift, an indoor educational attraction, café and terrace overlooking Sheffield, a large free-to-use outdoor plaza and family playground, as well as a customer car park.

Future phases would introduce a zipline attraction and a surf wave experience. There are also long-term ambitions to reintroduce dry ski slopes at Parkwood Springs, recognising the site’s historic skiing heritage.

As part of the masterplan, existing walking and mountain bike trails would be retained or carefully relocated where necessary, ensuring enhanced public access remains throughout the site.

A public consultation on the proposals runs until Sunday 20 September and provides an opportunity for residents, businesses and local stakeholders to review the proposals and share feedback.

Members of the public can also attend two drop-in events where they can meet members of the Skyline project team and discuss the proposals. The events will take place on:

• Wednesday 9 September (4-7.30pm): Heist Brew Co. in Neepsend
• Thursday 10 September (3-7pm): Shirecliffe Community Centre

Geoff McDonald, Chief Executive Officer of Skyline Enterprises, said: “Today is about starting a conversation. We’re excited to share our latest proposals with the city and want to hear from local people, businesses and community groups about our plans and understand what matters most to them.

“We see Sheffield as a perfect partner and believe the Parkwood Springs project has the potential to become one of the UK’s most distinctive outdoor leisure destinations, helping to further enhance Sheffield’s visitor offer, support the local economy and create new jobs.”

These latest proposals sit alongside wider investment by Sheffield City Council in the area, including a £19million Government Levelling Up Fund programme that will deliver a new access road, junction improvements and wider infrastructure upgrades. 

A separate consultation on the proposed new access road between Oakham Drive and Vale Road, as well as the planned Rutland Road junction upgrades, is being undertaken by Sheffield City Council. Council officers and representatives from Breheny Civil Engineering will be in attendance at the 9 September event to answer questions from the public.

To read more about the Skyline Sheffield Project and provide feedback, please click here. People can also sign up via the website to receive project updates directly to their inbox and follow the project on Facebook and Instagram at @skylinesheffieldproject.