New skateboard park opens on Detroit's east side

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The new skateboard park at Detroit's Chandler Park officially opened during a ceremony Sunday that featured famed professional skateboarder Tony Hawk.

The environmentally friendly, east side skate park is geared for skateboarders, bicyclists, and scooters.

The design of the skatepark is inspired by the nearby architecture, and natural landscape found in the Chandler Park Community. The skatepark features a plaza style design and was created in collaboration with local skaters.

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk speaks at the official grand opening of the environmentally friendly Chandler Park skatepark on Detroit's east side on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The park is geared for skateboarders, bicyclists, and scooters.
Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk speaks at the official grand opening of the environmentally friendly Chandler Park skatepark on Detroit's east side on Sunday, June 26, 2022. The park is geared for skateboarders, bicyclists, and scooters.

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tony Hawk helps dedicate new skateboard park in Detroit