Skate Park Opens in College Park
Some skaters have mixed feelings about the Sunnyside Neighborhood Park's skate park, which opened Tuesday.
Rainy weather didn't deter skaters of all ages from turning up to celebrate the grand opening of the new skate park at Sunnyside Neighborhood Park Tuesday evening. John Shoaff, commissioner of the Prince George’s County Planning Board, kicked off the event, calling the park a “great opportunity for young residents to practice skills, participate in healthy outdoor activity and have fun.” Members from the park's planning committee, College Park City Council and community gathered at the new park, located at 10110 Rhode Island Ave., at 6 p.m. to celebrate the event and watch skaters practice their moves. Planning for the park began in 2007 with its initial funding coming from former College Park Councilmember Thomas Dernoga, who was unable …
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