Skaters for Portland Skateparks

Join Portland Parks in the celebration of Portland’s new skate plaza at Ed Benedict Park, Saturday, May 30, 1:00-3:30 p.m.

Event Schedule
1:15 PM Ceremony: Commissioner Saltzman, Commissioner Fish, PP&R Director Zari Santner
1:30 PM Adidas/Tribute Skateboards Skate Jam
2:00 PM Best Trick Competition
2:30 PM PP&R Skate Jam Invitational (grades K-8 and 9-12)

Music provided by University Park Community Center’s DJ Academy
Refreshments available for purchase - sponsored by American Legion Portland Post #1 (Hot dog & pop snack for $2)
Information booths - PP&R Skate Program, Gateway Green Project, Powellhurst Gilbert Neighborhood Assn

TriMet #9 Powell Blvd (bus stops at SE 99 & Powell Blvd)
Parking lot entrance on SE 104 Ave

c=44273″>Portland Parks and Recreation Ed benedict Skate Plaza webpage

photos courtesy of Rich Burton, Randy Gawlik and Mark Conahan

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