On Sept. 9, The Greenwich Skate Park will be celebrating the grand reopening of its new cement Skate Park. The Skate Park was first built through a collaborative effort between the Junior League of Greenwich and the Town of Greenwich, Parks and Recreation Department, and was gifted to the town in 2003. After 14 years of use it was time for the skate park to get a facelift.
The all-new cement Skate Park will now allow bikers (at designated times), and scooters as well as skateboarders.
The Skate Park is set to open on Aug. 26 from 12:30 to 7 p.m. Anyone who visits the park that day can skate or ride for free. Bike riders can use the park on this day from 5 to 7 p.m. Riders will need to remove their bike pegs when using the park. All participants must register and sign a waiver. Skaters or riders under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign the registration/waiver form.
The grand opening will take place on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 12 to 4 p.m. The event will feature free skateboard lessons from 12 to 12:30 p.m., or 12:30 to 1 p.m. Advance sign up is recommended to insure a space, and to get a free Skate Park t-shirt.
After the free lessons there will be a skateboard competition for intermediate and advanced skaters. Pre-registration is encouraged, and anyone who signs up in advance will receive a free skate park t-shirt sponsored by Chilly Bear. The event will also include a DJ and free food.
The Greenwich Skate Park is located at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park on Arch Street. The rain date is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 10.
Schedule of events:
12 to 12:30 or 12:30 to 1 p.m. – Young Skater Clinics, for ages six to 11.
1 p.m. – Skateboard Competition warm ups and registration
2 to 4 p.m. – Skateboard Competition
4 to 6 p.m. – Bike Riders only – free time to ride the park
