Boarders want bigger, better skate park

COEUR d’ALENE - It wasn’t a perfectly executed move as the skateboarder tumbled down on the concrete, but that’s how you learn to get better - you pick up your board and keep going.

Chase Turner knows this, and he liked what he saw.

“Nice,” he shouted at the boarder, who returned a thumbs up.

Turner, a longtime skater, was among a group of young boarders performing kickflips, heelflips and boardslides at the Coeur d’Alene Skate Park on Sunday afternoon.

Many sat along the wall, taking a break, watching. Other soared up, down, around and sideways as they perfected more maneuvers.

For an older skate park, it’s great, said Turner. The downtown location is easily accessible and not far from his house. There is plenty of space, too, and a friendly group that offers encouragement.

One problem: It’s old.

“It’s just outdated, basically,” Turner said. “We need a better one. New everything would be nice. We just need a brand new skate park.” Read more. Bill Buley, CDA Press

Would you like to see the skate park improved?