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Dry slopes could return to former Ski Village site

Jennifer Vernon-EdwardsYorkshire
News imageSkyline Enterprises In this artist impression the foreground is a paved, plaza area with people milling about and colourfully dressed children playing to the right of the image. In the background; to the left of the images is an entrance to some indoor aspect of the new facility with the word 'Storm' displayed above the ornate entrance, above are zip wires. In the background to the right is a large 2 storey curved conference centre style building, with the top floor mainly made up of glass. The images is edged by trees and greenery.Skyline Enterprises
An artist's impression of a new adventure and leisure facility at Sheffield's former Ski Village on Parkwood Springs

New images have been released of an adventure park planned as part of the redevelopment of the former Sheffield Ski Village site.

New Zealand-based Skylines Enterprises have partnered with the city council to turn Parkwood Springs into a destination for activities such as downhill karting and zip line.

The company has also said it may consider reintroducing the dry ski slopes that were once part of the complex.

Ahead of a consultation on the plans that is running until 20 September, Skyline chief executive Geoff McDonald said: "We believe the Parkwood Springs project has the potential to become one of the UK's most distinctive outdoor leisure destinations."

News imageSkyline Enterprises An aerial view of the possible future Parkwood Springs, former ski slope. Most of the image shows green foliage interspersed with several small paths for downhill karting. To the centre left and right there are large flat roofed buildings. Central are the zip wire, and to the right a large white loop, with trees in the centre; this looks like a dry ski slope. Skyline Enterprises
An aerial view artist's impression of redevelopment plans for Parkwood Springs

Sheffield City Council's discussions with Skyline Enterprises began in 2022, but plans for the overall redevelopment of Parkwood Springs started a decade ago with project funding from the government's £19m Levelling Up fund.

Skyline said the first phase would include downhill three-wheeled karting, a chairlift and family facilities. A plaza would have a cafe with terraces overlooking Sheffield.

Future phases incorporate a zip line and surf wave experience, as well as possible reinstatement of the dry ski slopes.

The Ski Village closed in 2012 and the site has been badly affected by arson and vandalism incidents.

The developers will retain public access to walking and cycling routes in the area.

News imageSkyline Enterprises In this artist impression the foreground shows the view from the terrace cafe area, with outdoor seating, it overlooks the plaza below, to the right of the image, and vantage views of the tree framed Sheffield city skyline. Colourful images of people milling about on the plaza to the right of the image; further to the right are playground areas, what appears to be a small outdoor skate park, and an additional two buildings. Skyline Enterprises
Artist's impression of a future terrace cafe area, children's playground and surf experience

A formal planning application is expected to be submitted to the council at the end of 2026.

Public consultation drop-in events with representatives from Skyline will run on 9 September at Heist Brew Co in Neepsend (16:00-19:30 BST) and on 10 September at Shirecliffe Community Centre (15:00-19:00 BST).

McDonald added: "We're excited to share our latest proposals with the city and want to hear from local people and understand what matters most to them."

Further consultation about proposed changes to roads is being conducted separately by Sheffield City Council.

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