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Skatepark group raises $3,500 and plans build parties; long-term project still years away
Summary
Commissioners said a skatepark fundraiser raised about $3,500 and volunteers plan build parties in May and June to complete later phases; staff and community groups have formed a long-term task force and noted grant timelines mean major capital funding likely won't be sought until 2026 for awards in 2027.
Commissioners reported that the local skatepark fundraiser raised roughly $3,500 and that community organizers now plan build parties in May and June to complete phases 2 and 3 of the project. "They raised $3,500 and that they are now near reaching their overall funding goal," one commissioner said, and members of the skate community are coordinating with Parks staff on programming and insurance requirements.
Commissioners and staff said the skatepark effort is part of a longer-term capital planning process. The Evergreen Mountain Bikers and local skate groups have begun regular coordination, and staff cautioned the project is long range: grants would likely be applied for in 2026 with awards expected in 2027. The commission agreed to help convene stakeholders and to track feasibility, insurance, easements and parking implications as the group moves from fundraising toward formal capital planning.
