Skatepark design process kicks off with public input meeting on August 6
We’re excited to announce the official launch of the design phase for Middlebury’s new concrete skatepark! MSP has partnered with the Town of Middlebury to engage New Line Skateparks to lead the process, ensuring a state-of-the-art and inclusive space for all wheeled sports enthusiasts.
The design phase kicks off with a community design input meeting on Tuesday, August 6th, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Middlebury Town Offices. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the project and share ideas through group discussions and interactive design exercises.
The meeting will be hosted by Chris Long from New Line Skateparks, a skatepark designer with a background in civil engineering and nine years of experience working on skatepark projects across the country. Attendees will have the chance to share their ideas, ask questions, and contribute to shaping a facility that truly meets the needs and aspirations of Middlebury’s wheeled sports community.
For those unable to attend, an online survey will be available for two weeks following the event. This feedback is an important part of the concept design phase and will help guide the design directions developed by the skatepark design team.
The Middlebury Skatepark Project contributed nearly 90% of the cost of the design contract with New Line, with the remainder coming from the Middlebury Parks & Recreation budget for skatepark expenses. MSP’s contribution comes thanks to three years of fundraising efforts, and include: an $8,000 grant from the Vermont Community Foundation; a $5,000 allocation from the Town of Cornwall’s ARPA funds; a $2,500 Peasant Market grant from St. Stephens Episcopal Church; $500 from the Congregational Church of Middlebury; $500 from the Rotary Club of Middlebury’s golf tournament fund; and a multitude of individual and business donations! Thank you to everyone who has donated, hosted events and made connections with us over the past three years!
MSP would like to thank the following sponsors for helping us get across the finish line to fund skatepark design:
