The Town of Greece will be seeking a grant from The Skatepark Project. Founded in 2002 as the Tony Hawk Foundation and later renamed, this organization has contributed funding and built over 600 skate parks worldwide.
Many have been following the progress of the inclusive playground, questions have arisen about if or when the Town may replace the skate park. The old skate park in Basil Marella Park, which was in need of update and repair, was deemed as the perfect fit for the inclusive playground. Its placement was the most desirable location for the playground because of the unique requirements that were needed to be certain the area was truly accessible. The requirements were very particular; we needed a site that had very little ground disturbance, was in close proximity to restrooms (in particular an accessible restroom) and a level parking lot with adequate access. All of this was taken into consideration to be certain the user experience was as least challenging as possible. All of our parks were studied to see which would meet these requirements.
“Efforts have been put forth over the last few months to lay the groundwork for a successful application process. These include ensuring we have an appropriate location, engaging with a local architect to discuss size, options, feasibility, and potential layout. Additionally, we have been reviewing the grant rules and stipulations to be certain our potential plan adheres to all application guidelines. With the next round of grant funding opening up in August, we are well-prepared and we will be putting forth a strong effort and commitment in applying for the grant funding,” Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich said.
Further information and a proposed layout will be shared in the coming weeks.
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