A skate-park has been revamped by a group of young people.

Seven children across a week were given a lesson in street art at Whatman Park in Maidstone by Tonbridge artist Graham Upton where they learned how to use spray paints to create large-scale letters and designs.

A project organised by Maidstone Borough Council, it was funded through the national Safer Streets Campaign and designed to engage young people with different art forms and creative opportunities.

All four ramps were spruced up with colourful designs hoping to bring a fresh and vibrant look to the park and have been layered with an anti-graffiti coat to give each design longevity.

Cabinet member for communities, leisure and art at MBC, Cllr Claudine Russell said: “This project was a great opportunity for youngsters to try their hand at something completely different that they might not otherwise have a chance to experience.

“The new artwork has improved the look and feel of the skate park making it an even more welcoming space for people of all ages to enjoy.

“The Council would like to say a huge thank you to the young people who took part in the project including Ruby, Aoife, Luke, Leo, Max, James and Cillian for their hard work over the four days to create the stunning designs.”

Last year the park was bestowed with the Green Flag Award which looks to recognise and reward well-managed green spaces.

It is one of four spaces across Maidstone to have won the award alongside Clare Park, Cobtree Manor Park, and Mote Park.

Graham Upton has been working with kids across the county to help display their creativity in a productive way using street art techniques.

He was licensed to paint various projects including the mural at the bus station in The Mall in Maidstone and the Swale Hait Train Station wall at Kingsferry Bridge between Sittingbourne and Sheppey.

In an interview with KMTV, he said: “I like to teach young people how to create street art responsibly rather than going out, tagging and bombing the area, making it look a mess.

“If they use their creativity for something big and beautiful they’ll get just as much respect that way while still using street art techniques.”