Extreme Skateboarding at Maple Skatepark in the Outer Banks

Think of the Outer Banks and recreation, and the more obvious water sports come to mind. Anybody planning a vacation to the shores of North Carolina, be it Dare or Currituck County, is likely looking forward to days of relaxing in the sun, surfing, fishing, and coasting the waves on a jet ski. Newer visitors to the Currituck Outer Banks may be surprised to know, however, that an alternative recreational activity awaits them at Maple Skate Park.
A recent addition to the attractions roster of Currituck County, North Carolina, the Maple Skate Park opened in May of 2006 in response the growing interest in skateboarding and extreme sports in the Outer Banks. Though the area is not populous year round, the spring and summer bring thousands of visitors to the area annually, mainly families looking forward to a beach vacation offering flexible activities to suit all interests. The park, located near Currituck Regional Airport in Maple, North Carolina, is free to the public and open from sun-up to sundown, allowing maximum enjoyment for all skating enthusiasts.
Visitors to the park will find the area split into two sections. An open flow bowl offers an "oververt" section, loveseat, and a door, and there is also an eleven-foot vertical keyhole with pool coping. Parents and others come to watch the action are welcome to make use of the grilling areas for a picnic. As there is no supervision at the park, skaters are advised to skate at their own risk, observe common sense and courtesy, and wear protection against injury.
For an alternative to the beach, extreme sports lovers are welcome to ride or watch at Maple Skate Park, and to view the progress as expansions to the park are being done. The Maple Skate Park is just one of many attractions making the Currituck Outer Banks the place to visit this year.

Skateboarding Park Initiatives For Your City

If you are a skateboarding fiend and you want to know how to get a skateboard park in your city; then listen up. First you have to overcome the status quo and all those old folks in city council and convince the city attorney that the new proposed skate part will not cause excess liability or lawsuits for the city. Easier said than done, I know.
Nevertheless, it is imperative that you give the city a run for their money and get public support on your side. For instance you need the support of property owners of shopping centers and tell them that if there is a skate park then the kids will not skate in front of the centers. Next you need to gather signatures of at least 1500 kids who ride skateboards who will promise to use the facility rather than illegal skateboarding.

Okay, now comes the fun part. You must go an visit other skate parks with you and your buddies to try them out and check out what types of features you want to have integrated into your design. Then you need to find a designer that will help you, an architect. Then you need to make a proposal and a plan and then once you have that in hand go get on the City Council Agenda and state your case. Make sure the Park and Recreation Superintendant gets an advanced copy, set up a meeting there first.
You can do this. I certainly hope this article is of interest and that is has propelled thought. The goal is simple; to help you in your quest to be the best in 2007. I thank you for reading my many articles on diverse subjects, which interest you.