restaurants. Those impacts have not gone unnoticed by elected officials. In addition to potentially bringing in out-of-town visitors, it will provide a place for kids to go and practice a sport they’re passionate about. Providing a skatepark could mean fewer kids skateboarding on private property or on busy public streets. Will it mean you’ll never see another skateboard outside the new skatepark? Probably not, but Rogers hopes it provides a safe place.
“Remember for many, skateboarding is a hobby, sport
and a mode of transportation,” Rogers said. “I do not think it will create a community where no one on a skateboard is ever seen on a public street or on private property. I do think there will be a significant shift.” There are still a few things to finish up with the skatepark, such as sidewalks and landscaping, but a grand opening for the new park is being planned and could be held as early as mid-June. Hours of operations and other rules and regulations are currently being developed and will be available as the park gets closer to its grand opening.
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