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***********THE PARK IS OPEN**************
and you should, too!!! Live to skate and bike another day.
The City has completed the development of a new 'skate plaza' at the corner of East Street and Appleton Avenue. Using funding provided by the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, along with capital funding provided by the City of Pittsfield, the project design phase was initiated in early March and will be completed by the end of June, 2011. Construction of this concrete skate 'plaza' will begin in the fall of 2011.
The City of Pittsfield has been working with landscape architects from VHB, Inc. and a local steering committee to design the new park. Visit this page often for the latest information on this project as it moves along through design and into construction.
FINAL DESIGN: Here's what the skate park will look like!!!
WARNING:
When completed, this facility will be used by both experienced and inexperienced skateboarders. Serious injury may result from being hit by a skateboard, falling or colliding.
The City of Pittsfield does not assume responsibility for injuries or damages to personal property.
This facility is made available in accordance with laws governing recreational use
(M.G.L. Chapter 21 Section 17c)
USE OF THIS FACILITIY IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
How We Got to the Design
A Steering Committee was formed that included city staff, student representatives from all 3 city high schools, youth commission, and local bikers and skaters.
First Public Input Meeting: Over 60 people attended the first public input meeting and learned more about the project and gave us lots of good feedback on what they would like to see in this skate plaza.
Second Public Input Meeting:
Stay in touch with us via Facebook: Add "Pittsfield Parks Recreation" as a friend and “Like” the “Pittsfield Skate Plaza Development Project” page. Also, join the “Friends of the Pittsfield Skate Plaza” group for more interaction
Information on Proposed Site: Click Here
Research on other New England Skate Parks: Click Here
Project Contact: Jim McGrath, Park, Open Space and Natural Resource Program Manager, Pittsfield City Hall, Department of Community Development (413) 499-9344 or email: jmcgrath@pittsfieldchDOTcom
On Thursday, May 26th the City held the second public input meeting on the project at Pittsfield High School. Concept designs for the skate plaza were presented, and input gathered at this meeting allowed WhoSkates to develop the final plans for the park.
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