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The City of Akron is ready to open its first skateboard park. Designed by
City of Akron engineers and local children with an interest in skateboarding, the
state-of-the-art 19,000 square foot facility is located adjacent to Akron Fulton Airport
and next to the BMX Bike track, Derby Downs and several ball fields. Mayor Don Plusquellic
and City Council-at-Large representative John Otterman will officially open the park this
Saturday morning at 8:30 (September 15, 2001). Kenmore Construction built the skateboard
park in 90 days at a cost of $332,140. The facility uses fiberglass reinforced concrete to
provide an extra- smooth surface for skateboarders. The park is expandable to accommodate
future growth of the sport. It also has separate areas for beginners and more advanced
skaters.
Mayor Plusquellic credited Otterman, saying, "John had the vision for this
project. He secured the funding and the site and then had the Youth in Government Council
(made up of local high school students) recruit a group of kids with an interest in
skating to help our engineers with design ideas. It really is a wonderful collaboration
and a facility of which we are proud." |
