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PRESS RELEASE:
Greenfield Skate Park Ready for Use May 26 - Grand Opening Celebration to Follow June 21.

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.

The park, which broke ground in September 2022, has been long awaited by Greenfield's skate community, which has been petitioning for a new park since 2010 when Greenfield's former park closed. After more than a decade, skateboarders will now have a safe environment to participate in their sport. The park would not have been possible without financial contributions from the Commonwealth's Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities grant, an appropriation through the city of Greenfield's Capital Improvement Program, and American Rescue Plan Act funding, as well as significant donations from the late Lewis Scott, the Kiwanis Club of Greenfield, Greening Greenfield, the Friends of Greenfield Recreation and the fundraising efforts of the skate community. More details about the park's grand opening celebration will be released in the weeks to come.

September 12, 2022 – Skatepark Construction Slated To Begin Monday >>
09-12-2022 MassLive >> 09-13-22 Recorder Article 09-21-2022 WWLP >>

NEWS RELEASE – March 22, 2022 – City Seeks Input on Skatepark Design Plans >>

GREENFIELD SKATE PARK PUBLIC DESIGN REVEAL
Pillar Design Studios

The long-awaited skatepark the skating community has been dreaming of is finally becoming a reality! At the April 26th meeting, Pillar Design Studios revealed the final design concept for Greenfield’s just under 12,000 sq ft park to be located in the northern section of the Chapman & Davis Street Parking lot. The progressive design features street and transition elements for all skills levels and features a special nod to Greenfield’s very own Poet’s Seat Tower. With the design phase wrapping up, construction could begin as early as the fall with the park slated to be completed by June 2023.


Recreation Department unveils skate park design – $780K, 11,000-square-foot downtown space expected to be ready by next spring – Local skate-boarding enthusiasts gathered at the city’s Sanderson Street offices Tuesday evening for a reveal of the final design of the new skate park, slated to be built in the northern portion of what is now the public parking lot between Chapman and Davis streets. “It’s a dream that I had said, ‘Once I get the skate park built, I’ll officially be able to retire,’ ” said Recreation Director Christy Moore. “I don’t plan on retiring, but I’m glad that’s it happening before I’m ready to.” The project, Moore noted, has been a “true community effort.” “We’ve had fundraising in the community,” she said. “We’ve had capital funding from City Council .We received the $400,000 PARC (Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities) grant. Without everyone’s help, this would not happen.” 04-28-22 Recorder Article


Please Join Us on April 26th for Greenfield's Skate Park design reveal! On April 7th a public meeting was held where park users and community members provided feedback and suggestions after discussing three different Design Concepts A-C. Based on input from this meeting a final Design Concept will be presented by Pillar Design Studios. This final design incorporates skatepark transitions and elements, landscaping, shade structure, and earthwork which includes drainage improvements to the site.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26th
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Greenfield Recreation Department
20 Sanderson Street
2nd Floor


GREENFIELD SKATE PARK PUBLIC DESIGN MEETING
Pillar Design Studios

Calling all skaters – we want to hear from you! Join us and share your input on design elements and concepts for the new skatepark.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7th
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Greenfield Recreation Department
20 Sanderson Street
2nd Floor



You can also make a donation to the Skate Park by:

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2.	Donate by mail: Greenfield Recreation Department 20 Sanderson Street Greenfield, MA 01301
3.	Drop off donation to the Recreation Department Office: 20 Sanderson Street