- Why build a skate park for skateboarding and in-line skating?
- Kids need a safe and fun place to skateboard and in-line skate. The skatepark we have now in Lewiston is old and poorly designed. The new skatepark will also give skateboarders a better place to skateboard than out in front of local business, something the the present park does not do. The new skatepark will be set in a safe park-like setting suitable for both skaters and spectators. We want everyone to have fun – parents, children, and skaters!
- How much will it cost?
- If we use Grindline or Dreamland builders for a skatepark, we will have a great park no matter how much money we spend. But, the more money we have, the better the park will be. Ideally, we’d like at least $405,000 to build a skatepark that will not only be great for local skaters, but will bring skaters to the valley. Of the $405,000, $325,000 has already been raised.
- Who’s going to pay for it?
- Funds for the new skatepark will be raised in a variety of ways. Local skaters will organize fundraising events like skate competitions, car washes, booths at events such as the Dogwood Festival, rummage sales, etc. Donations from businesses and other individuals will also fund the park. We also have received a $164,000 grant from Idaho State Parks and Rec as well as $110,000 from the City of Lewiston for the land sale of our old park and property tax money.
- How can I help?
- There are plenty of opportunities to help out! You can volunteer at events like car washes, skate competitions, etc., or donate time and money to the building of the park. We need all the help we can get and welcome anyone wanting to get involved!
- Where can I get more information?
- Contact Dan Prasil at: (509) 751-7663 or by filling out our Contact Form.
Hey guys im a local skater and go to the park whenever a chance is given, but it costs us some money. I live in the orchards a far ways from the park, and gas prices are going up. Now i was wondering if you guys could start raising money, trust me ill do my part like car washes and ask my famlily to donate also, but to build a smaller park up here, nothing like Mtn Dew because i know that park is large and exspensive, just maybe a grind box some rails a coulple slants a quater or half pipe? something we can raise in 2 or so years. And i mean the park doesnt half to be concrete or anything. Please considder and write me back.
Thanks for the interest, but as of now wer are still raising money to pay for the Mtn Dew Skatepark. We have about $30,000 left to raise of the $414,000 project. Once we finish that we would love to set out sights on building another park in Lewiston, especially the Orchards. We could build a small concrete park for at little as $30,000.00 and appreciate that you are willing to help. We advise against using anything but concrete as a building material given the problems we had with out old park on D Street.