CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville Parks and Recreation broke ground Monday for the Bel-Aire Skatepark at 124 Marie Drive, off of Peachers Mill Road.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Community Health Foundation (CMCCHF) is funding a grant that was requested by Bikers Who Care to build the all-wheels skatepark, according to a news release from city spokesman Jimmy Settle. Located adjacent to the existing Bel-Aire Park, this professionally designed facility will expand on, and exceed the size of the well-used skatepark at Heritage Park.
“The CMCCHF strives to improve the health of our community,” said Rosalind Kurita, executive director of the foundation, in the release. “We are focused on providing safe, free opportunities for exercise and outdoor recreation, recognizing that active living is vital to achieving, and maintaining good health.
“We are very happy to be involved in this project. It gives children, and adults, the opportunity to replace time spent on their electronic devices and video games, for example, in favor of healthier activity outdoors. Exercise is the key to a healthy life,” Kurita said.
Public input led to regional skatepark
Through public input, the city determined a regional skatepark was the desired replacement for the former Bel-Aire swimming pool, which had to be closed due to structural problems. Amenities for the skatepark were selected by the skating community through a series of public input meetings and incorporated into the final design…