Skate park would go under bridge

By Joe Ranieri

Summary

The City of Eugene might build a skate park in Washington/Jefferson Park. City officials like the site because of its central location and large covered area under the I-105 bridge. The park would cost about $500,000 to design and build.

Story Published: May 12, 2008 at 3:08 PM PDT

Skate park would go under bridge

EUGENE, Ore. - The City of Eugene might build a skate park in Washington/Jefferson Park.

City officials like the site because of its central location and large covered area under the I-105 bridge.

"I think that would be pretty practical for the kids and productive for them, too," said Christopher Sekrak of Eugene.

A local group, Skate-Eugene, set a fundraising goal of $200,000 by the end of 2009. About $500,000 is needed for teh design and construction of the new park.

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