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Lilydale indoor skate park ready to roll

25 May, 2010 06:06 PM
A NEW indoor skate park in Lilydale is creating a buzz among skateboarders, BMX riders and scooter riders.

The park, built by youth organisation Bridge Builders in a shed at Lilydale Showgrounds, will be officially opened at a ceremony on Saturday.

Bridge Builders skate enterprise manager Ryan Sykes, who has spent the past six months building ramps and boxes for the park, said it would be a real drawcard. "We are hoping to get around 28,000 young people through here each year," he said.

The park will be open to the public from 3-9pm during the week, with hours extended to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.

The $8 entry fee will go to maintaining and improving the park, which includes a kiosk and skate shop.

School groups will be able to book the park during the day, and skate and BMX lessons will be available.

Bridge Builders is planning to turn a neighbouring shed into a workshop, so the park's users can learn to upgrade and repair their vehicles.

Live music, street art and regular competitions are included in plans to energise the local skating, BMX and scooter scene.

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Went to rampfest yesterday was disappointing. I can't wait to go here.
Posted by matto 98, 29/05/2010 10:12:37 AM, on Maroondah Weekly
Went to Rampfest, absolutely a letdown. Look forward to come to Lilydale.
Posted by brendan, 1/08/2010 1:27:41 AM, on Maroondah Weekly
whats the address
Posted by matto 98, 1/09/2010 5:46:53 PM, on Maroondah Weekly
who knows what the times for bmx is
Posted by brody mac, 27/12/2010 5:30:07 PM, on Maroondah Weekly

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Pipe dreams: Skateboard instructor Ryan Sykes is excited that the Lilydale skate park is finally opening. Picture: Rob Carew
Pipe dreams: Skateboard instructor Ryan Sykes is excited that the Lilydale skate park is finally opening. Picture: Rob Carew

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