Grand opening at Perinton Skatepark

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Perinton Skatepark held a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Saturday.

Town officials and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford held the ceremony with the Perinton/Fairport Skatepark Campaign and community stakeholders. The event included a DJ, a bounce house, children’s crafts, food vendors, skate clinics, and demos.

The $2.7 million project includes a shade structure, a main skate plaza, lighting, benches, and picnic tables. The new skatepark which is located in Perinton Park, is around 13,500 square feet and includes a pump track alongside quarter pipes, grind rails, and a bowl section.

Town officials said the inclusive design allows both beginners and advanced skaters to enjoy the park safely.

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