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Peachland Skate Park didn’t officially open until Monday afternoon, but that didn’t stop kids anxious to play on it from giving it an early test drive over the weekend. The park was not
scheduled to open until mid-December, however, Newline Skate Parks, the company contracted to design and build the park, completed the job early and once it was done, out came the skateboards, bikes, and scooters. “It was clear this weekend that people want to get using the park. It is an exciting new asset that we are opening two weeks ahead of schedule,” director of community services Cheryl Wiebe said. “I know from talking
to kids who have already tested out the skate park that it is a great ride and people from all over the Okanagan are looking forward to it opening.” A first ride event for members of the skate park advisory committee took place Monday afternoon, kicking off the opening of the park. At the committee of the whole meeting held last Tuesday, Peachland council was happy to hear that enthusiasm for the park was already apparent.
“I watched the progress and excitement of the kids as it had on Saturday upward of 15 kids. This motion that Mr. Moberg made way back when is money well spent,” Councillor Schierbeck said. “I think it’s worked out beautifully and it is obviously a very popular attraction for the kids,” Mayor Fielding told his council colleagues. “For many years, a skate park has topped Peachland youth’s most wanted list, and I am thrilled to see
the project finally come to fruition,” Fielding later said in a statement. “I know that my colleagues on council will join with me in wishing skate park users safe, friendly, and enjoyable times at this new facility.” Wiebe says an official celebration of the park will take place in the spring when the weather is more predictable for an event commemorating this community asset. Landscaping of the park is also scheduled for spring.
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