Greenwich Skatepark Hosts Grand Reopening Event This Month

GREENWICH, CT — The Greenwich Skatepark on Arch Street, which has been closed for renovations, is scheduled to reopen on Sept. 9 with a celebration scheduled for noon to 4 p.m., the Greenwich Parks and Recreation Department announced.

Located in Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, the park reopened following the completion of the improvements late last month, and originally opened in 2003.

"After fourteen years of use it was time for the Skate Park to get a face lift," wrote officials in a statement. "The all new cement Skate Park will now allow bikers and scooters as well as skateboarders."

The Sept. 9 event will feature free skateboard lessons from noon to 12:30 p.m., and 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 we will have 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."

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