Plans unveiled to transform former ski site

A former Sheffield ski site could be transformed into a new outdoor adventure and leisure destination under plans now open for public consultation.

New Zealand-based adventure tourism operator Skyline Enterprises has unveiled proposals for the former Ski Village site at Parkwood Springs, with a planning application for the masterplan expected later this year.

If approved, the development would be delivered in phases, with the first introducing Skyline’s gravity-fed downhill karting attraction, Skyline Luge, alongside a scenic chairlift.

Plans also feature an indoor educational attraction, café and terrace overlooking Sheffield, a free-to-use outdoor plaza, family playground and customer parking.

Later phases could add a zipline and surf wave experience, while longer-term ambitions include bringing dry ski slopes back to Parkwood Springs in recognition of the site’s skiing heritage.

Existing walking and mountain bike trails would be retained or relocated where necessary, with the plans aiming to maintain and enhance public access.

A three-week consultation runs until September 20, with residents, businesses and other stakeholders invited to provide feedback.

Two public drop-in sessions will take place at Heist Brew Co in Neepsend on September 9 and Shirecliffe Community Centre on September 10.

Geoff McDonald, chief executive 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.”

The proposals sit alongside £19 million of Government Levelling Up Fund investment being delivered by Sheffield City Council in the area.

That programme includes a new access road, junction improvements and wider infrastructure upgrades, with the council running a separate consultation on the planned transport works.

To read more about the Skyline Sheffield Project and to provide feedback, click here.

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