The Estonian municipality of Lüganuse has opened a new concrete skatepark, one of only a few dozen of its kind in the country. The park welcomes scooter, skateboard, rollerblade, and BMX riders of all ages. Enery was one of the main sponsors of the project.
Dmitri Dmitrijev, Lüganuse mayor: “Supporting young people’s interests and leisure opportunities is a top priority for the municipality. Youth are our future. We want families to have great spaces to spend their free time. Lüganuse is a flagship of adventure tourism, and we are glad to add new attractions for different age groups.”
Andrea Eiche, Chair of the NGO Virumaa Partnership Assembly and Chair of the Lüganuse municipal council: “The wish of young people and the collaboration of the community have resulted in a new and exciting place in Kiviõli for movement and spending time with friends. Such investments benefit the entire municipality and give young people a reason to stay here.”
Anu Horn, Head of the Municipality’s development and planning service, recalled that the idea for a new skatepark emerged back in the summer of 2021. “Preparation and securing financing took longer than expected. In March, the Agricultural Registers and Information Board approved nearly €30,000 in funding, and we immediately started negotiations with supporters to secure co-financing. Cooperation agreements were signed quickly, with Enery Estonia and Viru Keemia Grupp making significant financial contributions to construction,” Horn explained.
Mihkel Annus, Project Development Manager at Enery Estonia, confirmed the company’s commitment to supporting local communities: “As a renewable energy developer, our goal is to ensure that our activities also bring wider benefits to residents. Projects like this provide young people with opportunities for self-development and create spaces for social interaction and shared experiences. We are happy to continue supporting such initiatives,” said Annus.
Jaanis Sepp, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Viru Keemia Grupp, noted that this project reflects VKG’s long-term role in regional development: “For 100 years, Viru Keemia Grupp has been one of the largest employers in this region, and we plan to remain so for the next 100 years. Our children are our future. We are delighted to contribute to projects that create favourable conditions for families and support the raising of children. We hope this park fulfills the dreams of many young people and contributes to a larger success story,” Sepp said.
The skatepark was designed and built by Gruuvi Group OÜ, whose board members are former professional skateboarders themselves. Board member Kristel Larin pointed out the park’s unique character: “Kiviõli is special because it has both a concrete and a wooden skatepark side by side. This gives young people an excellent chance to develop their skills and constantly find new challenges.” She added that she and co-director Dmitri Igolkin have a personal connection to skateboarding. The two first met in a skatepark as teenagers, and their friendship grew into a shared company.
The project “Construction of a Concrete Skatepark in Kiviõli” was implemented with support from the Virumaa Partnership Assembly LEADER program measure “Communities and Living Environment.” The low ropes course was built through Lüganuse municipality’s participatory budget program, in which it received the highest number of votes in the 2025 ballot.
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