Manukau City Council’s new premier skatepark at Barry Curtis Park will be officially opened on Thursday 7 October by Mayor Len Brown.
One of New Zealand’s most ambitious, the skatepark was designed by Isthmus Group who worked with a technical advisory group including skate advocate Owen Williams, Mark Finlay from Cheapskates Junction and Boardertown’s Tim Guy.
In a New Zealand first, the team developed ideas from local skateboarders sent in via social networking site Facebook. These were reviewed by experienced skatepark builders from New Zealand and Australia.
The park features a large modern plaza area, authentic classic pool, innovative skateable materials and structures, entryways and paths, and viewing and socialising space. It has been designed to host international events and the bowl will challenge local skaters for years to come.
Excitement is growing amongst Manukau’s skateboarding community and a special Facebook invitation to next week’s event has gone out to more than 300 skatepark ‘friends’.
Media are invited to attend the opening:
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What: |
Opening of skatepark at Barry Curtis Park |
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When: |
Thursday, 7 October 2010at 8.30am |
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Where: |
Corner of Chapel and Ormiston Roads, Flat Bush (Opposite Botany Junction) |
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