Renovation proposal ‘skates’ through city approval (VIDEO)

skate park 1 — Western Kansas Skate Park member Derek Hadley, along with Hays Director of Parks Jeff Boyle, discuss improvements to the skate park in Aubel-Bickle Park with city commissioners Thursday night.

By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

A crowd of local skate enthusiasts heard the good news they were hoping for at Thursday night’s Hays City Commission meeting.

The Western Kansas Skate Park Committee received the unanimous endorsement from commissioners to begin soliciting donations for the improvement and expansion of the skate park at Aubel-Bickle Park, 30th and Sherman.

“I appreciate your initiative and think it’s a good thing,” said Commissioner Kent Steward.

WKSC member Derek Hadley told commissioners the total project cost is estimated at $250,000:

The funding process will be similar to the Hays Dog Park projec. All donations will be deposited with and accounted for by the city of Hays.

Commissioners voted to require Phase 1, the bowl area, to be completed within two years, and the entire project to be finished within five years.

The skate park was built in 1996.

For more on Thursday’s meeting, check Hays Post.