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Resident urges Morgan City to fund a new skate park; general plan notes Riverside Park as a potential location
Summary
Resident Cade Ritchens asked the council to replace Morgan’s aging skate park with a new concrete facility, citing safety and community benefits and offering cost estimates ($400,000–$700,000). Staff noted the general plan already recommends an upgraded skate park at Riverside Park.
A Morgan resident urged the City Council on April 14 to pursue a new concrete skate park to replace an aging facility, telling council members that a modern skate park would provide recreation and health benefits for all ages and could attract wide community support.
"A standard 10,000 square foot community skate park usually costs between $400,000 and $700,000 to design and build," resident Cade Ritchens told the council, offering a per‑square‑foot range ($40–$80, with a typical average near $55). Ritchens said he had researched other Utah parks and suggested grant funding, local business sponsorships and county support as possible financing avenues.
Why it matters: Staff noted (during the general plan presentation) that the updated plan includes a recommendation to consider an upgraded skate park at Riverside Park, which gives the council an implementation context for Ritchens’ request. Council did not take action on the request during the meeting; staff and the resident discussed next steps such as grant timelines and the scale of potential projects.
Context: Ritchens emphasized the social and physical benefits of skateboarding and said he was willing to help coordinate outreach with businesses and civic groups. The council and staff acknowledged interest in recreational investment but did not set a timeline or budget commitment at the meeting.
Next steps: The general plan’s recommendation and Ritchens’ proposal can be used by staff to explore funding options and possible grant cycles; any construction would require design, budget appropriation and council approval.
