CornerFORCE

In Hörnefors, a skatepark with social areas is being established together with children and youth.

About the project

KFUM Umeå will establish an activity park with social areas that develops Hörnefors recreational area into a meeting place that engages youth in physical movement and builds social interaction. This project is the second step in the vision to create Norrland's first certified Pep-park in the long term, which will provide children, youth, and adults with inspiration for play, movement, and everyday exercise, and a sustainable life regardless of ability and previous experience. This project includes the construction of a skate area and social gathering places.

About the project

Project period
2025-2026

Project owner
KFUM Umeå

Project Manager
Mari-Charlotte Hegethorn
mc.hegethorn@gmail.com

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About the project

KFUM Umeå is establishing an openly accessible activity park with social areas that develops Hörnefors recreational area into a meeting place that engages youth in physical movement and builds social interaction. 

About financing

Granted leader support
581,374 kronor

Co-financing KFUM Umeå
86,772 kronor

Total financing
867,722 kronor

The Leader support consists of funding from the EU, the state and the Umeå Region of Ideas 2030.

Incoming EU funds have been granted from:
Rural Development Fund