Our hard-nosed Plymouth Plaza beat writer, Dan Jackson is back with what may be a final update:
In an effort to escape the harsh scrutiny of Platinumseagulls, Inc. editorial staff, I will “lighten up” the tone of today’s Plymouth Skatepark report. As you can see, fair weather has aided the construction process, though official word from the city is that Nov. 1 is the opening date. It appears that only things left are some concrete filling on the ground and ledges, the metal “P” bank, and filling in whatever is going in the alligator pits. On Monday evening, I estimate 30 kids had hopped/stepped over the plastic fence to skate. Wed night (when photos were shot) was not as busy, but factor in it was colder, windier and kids have King of the Groms this weekend to train for. Reports are efforts to kick kids out have been minimal, but some of the more intelligent kids did indicate they got kicked out when they tried skating WHILE construction workers were working. I can also report one mother was spotted picking up her son and was witnessed getting out of her minivan to meet him a few steps away from the “Please Don’t Skate” sign. The photos speak for themselves pretty much and all elements are pretty much in place (aside from the “P”). And to reinforce the level of positivity of this report, I would like to take a moment to congratulate the design/construction crew for actually replicating real street skating. Please refer to the close-up image of the three stairs. Yes, those are authentic “street” cracks right where you are going to ollie from as well as where you will land! In addition to the obvious benefits of training in a true street environment, I suspect a lucky kid or two will have the worldwide distinction of being the very first to Bondo cracks at a skatepark (yes, third-world parks included)!!!
Wouldn't it be better if people weren't skating it on the off-chance that they actually were fucking up the curing of the concrete? There's a harsh winter ahead, cracks happen...
Despite the criticisms of cynical old Dan, thanks for the ongoing reports Jackal. You've contributed WAY more to this blog than my so-called intern has since Sept. 3, the last time he updated. See ya'll skating in the cold at the Plymouth Plaza (after it opens, probably early some morning). The park is (for that totally butthurt dude in the comments) at the Plymouth Creek Playfield, of Fernbrook Lane. I just Googled it.
5 comments:
Hahaha! Cracks before the stairs!
One important question remains to be answered.
Is it far enough away from the parking lot to safely drink beer at?
I would say yes to beer drinking, with the standard amount of discretion.
I wouldn't be surprised if they seal the entire park with some sort of resin to fill all the cracks. I'm pretty sure that's what St. Cloud has.
thanks for the location :)
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