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South Kitsap skate park could break ground next monthPort Orchard IndependentIn the time that it would have taken hundreds of kids to learn how to drop into a bowl on a skateboard, an untold number of them have likely dropped out. This week, though, at long last, Kitsap County approved a $740,000 contract to build a South …

Not all on board for planned skate park in ChippenhamThe Wiltshire Gazette and HeraldNew plans to build a skate park in River Island Park, Chippenham, have met mixed reactions from councillors and residents. The site, which lies in Monkton Park between the wall of Wilkinsons and the River Avon, is now the preferred option of the Skate …

Skate park construction nearly ready to rollABC NEWS 4In addition to the fixtures the new park will also have something most other skate parks don't have — an escape from the sun. "It's in a good place. We have the whole overpass so it will be shady and not hot," said Menkaure Bilavandross. The new park … and more »

7Online.com Indoor skate park offers fun for kids on Staten Island7Online.comNEW YORK (WABC) — Ever since the parks department removed the ramps from the Benjamin Soto Skate Park in Midland Beach, Staten Island, kids have been looking for a place to ride skateboards and BMX bikes. Now, the first indoor facility has opened its …

Skate park earns committee recommendation, but locals divided on locationLaurel OutlookAt a public hearing proponents and opponents agreed Laurel youth need a skate park, but opponents were dead set against its construction in Kiwanis Park. Citing the heavy use of the park, multiple existing structures, and on-going maintenance problems, …Two Skate Park Demonstrations Scheduled for VernonPatch.com all 4 news articles »

LeClaire skate park lets kids fly highBettendorf News(Jeff Cook/BETTENDORF NEWS). LeCLAIRE — While the City of LeClaire footed the bill for the $100,000 skate park near the city's recreation center, Mayor Bob Scannell said the city's youth are to be credited for doing the work that made the project a …

Skate park on track for groundbreaking soonSacramento BeeMaher says the nonprofit has raised more than $160,000 for the park so far, with much of it coming from T-shirt sales. The group also received $25,000 from the Tony Hawk Foundation, which helps finance public skate parks. The park is planned for a site … and more »

County's new skate park honors boy hit by bulletTbo.comThe Diego Duran Skateboard Plaza at the Apollo Beach Skate Park became the newest jewel in the county's skateboard park system, opening during the weekend. About 100 people, including Diego and his parents, showed up for the official grand opening …

$600000 skate park to be built in CarnegieMcMurray AlmanacScott Township and Mt. Lebanon were two of the three communities being considered for a $600,000 skate park, but Carnegie will be the home of the Pitcher Park Memorial Skatepark. Last month Mary Pitcher and her family unveiled a sign announcing the …

al.com (blog) Letters: Skate park would encourage low-cost, outdoor funal.com (blog)Several surrounding communities, including Gulf Shores, Fairhope and Dauphin Island, have recently opened skate parks that have triggered the interest of many youth and young adults in our area — so much, in fact, that the city of Foley has decided to …