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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Community renovates formerly-closed skatepark
By alynsen @ 4:36 PM :: 453 Views :: 0 Comments :: General News About Play, Community Projects

Once shuttered city playground now getting upgrade

Boyskating.jpg BY MIKE FAHER
The Tribune-Democrat
Johnstown, Pa.

Just one year ago, the gates of Johnstown’s controversial skateboard park were locked.

Now, the Fairfield Avenue facility’s future looks bright due to the efforts of a volunteer organization.

Members of the West End Improvement Group on Monday kicked off improvements designed to transform the park into a greener, more user-friendly space for kids and nearby residents.

And they noted that more cash is needed to make those plans a reality.

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