- May 2, 2024
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Colt Fake, 34, performed high jumps and amazed spectators.
City of Ocoee officials, members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and residents witnessed the ribbon cutting.
Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen addressed was excited to see the many tricks skateboarders and BMXers are able to do in the pump track.
Parks and Recreation Director Mark Johnson thanked everyone for being at Vandergrift Central Park to welcome the Action Sports Park into the community.
Shaun Saddler, 16, rode the pump track alongside his friends.
Younger children used helmets while riding the tracks.
Travis Jones, 10, attempted different tricks while riding on the pump track.
Ethan Lile, 16, practiced some stunts with his bicycle.
Eli Salhab Jr. rode his scooter up and down the pump track.
Josh Jiannuzzi helped his son Landon, 3, to secure his helmet before attempting to ride the pump track.
Children were excited to have a new place where to safely ride their bicycles.
Jasper Woodall, 13, practiced tricks on his skateboard at the skate park.
City of Ocoee officials, members of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and the Ocoee Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and residents witnessed the ribbon cutting.
The City of Ocoee celebrated the grand opening ceremony for its new Action Sports Park Wednesday, June 28.
“It’s been a long time coming,” Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson said. “ We are glad to have this chance to start this park, I think it’s going to be … a wonderful thing to have where kids can be entertained. …. We are looking forward to this.”
“Thank you to all the people … who helped design (this park),” Parks and Recreation Director Mark Johnson said. “This thing came out really awesome.”
The park was thought out under the needs and wants of the skateboard and BMX community that resides in Ocoee, and for all visitors who would like to try it out.
“I’m happy to … celebrate this wonderful park,” Commissioner Rosemary Wilsen said. “Skateboarding and BMX bikes are very popular. … I’m passionate about our parks. Parks encourage physical activities and provide space for popular sports like skateboarding and the BMX bike riding, swimming pools and many other activities designated to promote a healthy lifestyle.”
One of the main purposes and reasons behind the construction of the Ocoee Action Sports Park is to provide a safe space for individuals in the community who are interested in practicing skateboarding and BMX bike riding.
“Ever since I was 15 (years old) there’s been a group of BMXers and skateboarders (in Ocoee) and we would, basically, have to ride the streets,” BMXer Colt Fake said. “t’s amazing to finally have a place now that is designated for us and the choice of (the) ramp builders was perfect because there are endless possibilities of stuff to do. You don’t get bored fast.”
