Open to skateboarders, BMXers, scooter riders, and rollerbladers, an abandoned Sainsbury's in the UK has become a community skatepark.

The Pitt Street skatepark in Portsmouth, about 75 miles southwest of London, is located in the city center, and is seen as a way to help "unlock long-term regeneration opportunities."

"As a child, skateboarding was my outlet and I want to give others the opportunity to use it in a positive way," said Founder and skater at Pitt Street, Jacob Skinner, who said he was inspired to support the project after skateboarding helped him as a youngster.

"We are really passionate about changing the view of skateboarding in the community, it's also so important to remember that you are never too old to skate."

"We want to bring the community together through this venue and encourage people of all ages to get involved."

In an effort to be inclusive for the whole community, sessions such as the "silver surfers" and "teeny boppers" will allow those of all ages to get stuck in.

Local councilor Steve Pitt, no relation to the street, said he was happy to see the empty building transformed.

"Pitt Street Skatepark gives a real opportunity for people to come together and explore a new passion," said Pitt.

"We know this area has huge potential to help transform the city centre and using empty spaces like this is a great way to start to unlock new community facilities and business opportunities while we develop long-term regeneration plans."

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