By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
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Decatur’s new skate park is beginning to take shape and it could possibly be in use by next month.
Mayor Dan Rickord – who initiated the idea of a special area for skateboarders to do their thing – said at the latest meeting of city council that TG Concrete (Taylor Gage) has been pouring concrete at the site.
The skate park – what little there was of it – has existed for some time on the west side of the basketball court at North Ward Park, across Fifth St. from the city swimming pool.
The area got a fresh coat of asphalt last year.
“There are still some things coming, but we’re hoping that we will have some action out there by mid-July,” Rickord said.
The new equipment – quarter pipes, ramps, kickers, a pyramid, etc. – will be concrete.
The total cost of the skate park could amount to $35,000, with federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds being used.
The skate park’s hours will the same as in other city parks.
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The mayor said he’s been working with some “avid anglers” to put together plans.
The target date for the camp is mid-July.