HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977 08-17 Skateboard park to open soon in Maplewood THE REVIEW Skateboard park to open
soon in Maplewood, ''
The metropolitan area's first concrete waves will lead into five bowls.A
skateboard park will officially open by the free style area for beginners will also be
end of August at 1347 E. Cope Ave., available.
Maplewood, the North St. Paul- Admission will be on an hourly basis,
Maplewood Area Chamber of Commerce although no rate schedule has yet been
announced recently. compiled. Safety equipment, such as
Owned and operated by Ralph and head,arm and leg gear,will be required.
LaVone Alton,the park will be open the A pro shop will be available with equip-
rest of this month on a temporary basis. ment to rent or buy.
Constructed of concrete,it will contain Apparently the Altons hope to install a
about an acre of"challenges",according water slide area adjacent to the park next
to the Alter^c 4 variety of different year.The park is located off the corner of
-'ighway 36 and English in Maplewood.