The Skatepark Project (Formerly The Tony Hawk Foundation https://skatepark.org/) has awarded Evansville, Indiana’s Sunset Skatepark Project $10,000 to go towards the completion of a free, accessible public concrete skatepark on the Evansville Riverfront within Evansville’s Promise Zone. This project will connect the current Micky’s Kingdom Playground to the new EWSU Pump Station Project – right along the Greenway. We are excited to bring such an exciting and forward-thinking space to Downtown Evansville to further activate our riverfront. Sunset Skatepark fills voids identified in the Evansville Downtown Master Plan and the Evansville Parks Master Plan for skill-based recreation to build community and socialization.
A 2014 report from the National Recreation and Parks Association includes documentation that “active recreation in a shared space promotes independence and positive social relationships, identity development and adaptation for conflict resolution, all of these improving academic success, mental health, and civic engagement.”
This grassroots movement to build a concrete skatepark in Evansville was spearheaded by the skate community many years ago and we are so excited to finally be able to create a safe, fun and active gathering space for the entire community, of all ages and abilities. This park will be a much-needed upgrade to replace Evansville’s current Lamasco Skatepark that opened in 2001.
Sunset Skatepark is continuing to raise funds, as we hope to break ground this year. The project has already raised $13,000 to this goal through fundraisers, auctions, and the Sunset Skatepark Go Fund Me Campaign. We are asking the Evansville community to jump on board and help fund this project. If you or your business would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Heather Vaught at hello@skatesunset.com
Please visit www.SKATESUNSET.com for more information, to hear from our skate community, and check out updates on this project.
