Skate Park Progress Update!! 5/6/2026

Kevin’s Dream Is Becoming a Reality!

We are thrilled beyond words to announce some truly significant advancements regarding the skate park!

After nine years filled with challenges—particularly in securing the perfect piece of land—we are overjoyed to share that land selection is no longer an issue. The park will still be situated off Hemlock Lane, but now it will be nestled to the right of the paved cul-de-sac.

• The site survey is currently underway, which will help identify the location for the Pillar's skate park design on the property.

• Assessments for soils, drainage, and any necessary grading have been successfully completed.

• The Town has received approval to proceed with the funding request from the State.

• We are delighted to report that we submitted the final grant application by the January 9th deadline!

At this exciting stage, we are exploring potential park programming and finalizing the master plan for future development.

When our journey began in 2017, the estimated cost for a 10,000 sq. ft. skate park was around $325,000. Today, that cost has more than doubled.

Through passionate grassroots efforts and generous grants, we have raised nearly $400,000. We are hopeful to receive the matching grant we submitted on January 9, 2026!

Securing this matching grant will enable us to finally break ground!

We are here to stay, eagerly waiting for all the red tape to clear!

We are immensely grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received so far! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed! This park will be built by the generous community we are so proud to be part of. Together, we can achieve anything we set our minds and hearts to!

Below is the Selectmen's report with our updated status.