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Ed: It was important to have something that could be open all year round, so the kids could always have a place to go.
What's the status at the moment?
Ed: We’re almost done building, so we’re just trying to get everything in order before we open.
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Ed: It was really important to us to include some local bmxers and skateboarders in on designing the park, because afterall it is their park.
Who are all helping out with the build of the ramps?
Ed: A lot of people have been coming out to build. Marc Kachtan, Alex Avilla, Chris and Tom Nazzaro, Steve
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Will it be a park open for skateboards, BMX, scooters, MTB's, the whole nine yards?
Ed: Yea, we will be open to skateboards, bikes, scooters, and rollerblades.
How many visitors are you shooting for to make it
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Ed: 20-25 a day
What other things have you got planned to add to the indoor park? Shop, bar, chill room, concert room, workshop, something along those lines?
Ed: Right now we’re just opening as a skatepark with a small concession stand. Maybe in the future we will partner with a shop.
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Ed: Definitely. Everyday since we’ve signed the lease kids have been here helping in any way they could.
Have any (BMX) companies offered to help out/sponsor?
Ed: So far Animal Bikes, CD Skateshop, Vector Media (gave us equipment), and Redbull gave us a sweet mini ramp and tons of Redbull.
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Ed: Beginning of July. Will be released on the 5050skatepark website.
Where can people find out more info about the place?
Ed: @ 5050skatepark.com. We also have a facebook, instagram, and twitter, where we have been posting photos of our progress.
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All this information can be found at 5050skatepark.com.
Photos by Alexis Herrera