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Austin's new 30,000-square-foot skate park opens today
A concrete plaza filled with ramps, stairs, rails, a half-pipe and what looks like an empty swimming pool will open its doors to skateboarders and bicyclists today.
Besides more than a dozen obstacles constructed for riding, jumping and launching, the Austin BMX & Skate Park includes restrooms, water fountains and public art. It was built with $1.7 million in bond money approved by voters in 2006.
Skateboarders and BMX bicyclists who ride small, maneuverable bikes designed for spinning and doing tricks have been lobbying for such a park for more than a decade.
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Austin's new 30,000-square-foot skate park opens today
A concrete plaza filled with ramps, stairs, rails, a half-pipe and what looks like an empty swimming pool will open its doors to skateboarders and bicyclists today.
Besides more than a dozen obstacles constructed for riding, jumping and launching, the Austin BMX & Skate Park includes restrooms, water fountains and public art. It was built with $1.7 million in bond money approved by voters in 2006.
Skateboarders and BMX bicyclists who ride small, maneuverable bikes designed for spinning and doing tricks have been lobbying for such a park for more than a decade.
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