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(Greenfield, MA) From The Office of The Mayor:
The Greenfield Recreation Department is proud to announce the soft opening of its new skate park located at 71 Chapman St. The 10,000 square foot park, designed by Pillar Design and constructed by Mountain View Landscapes with Artisan Skateparks, is nearing completion and will be open for use beginning May 26. A formal grand opening celebration is being planned for Wednesday, June 21 which is National Go Skateboarding Day.
“The park has been a true community effort that has finally come to fruition. We know the community is very eager to skate this new facility so now that the contractor’s work is mostly complete, we are opening the park ahead of the grand celebration slated for the end of June. It’s been a long time coming and we couldn’t be more thrilled!” said Recreation Director Christy Moore.
While the park will open for use beginning May 26, the public is reminded that additional site work may continue into the weeks ahead. The park will be open daily from dawn until dusk and skaters are asked to please abide by all park rules, which are posted.
The new park is designed for all ages and abilities and features many street-style elements including ramps, stairs, rails, hubbas, a pier seven, a flip bank and a vert wall that resembles Greenfield’s very own Poet’s Seat Tower. The tower was painted by local artist Suzanne Gale with financial support from the Greenfield Local Cultural Council. This skateable art piece truly makes Greenfield’s skate park one of a kind. Additional park elements include a shade structure, benches, water fountain with refill station and a Lyra solar charging station.