A demolished Charlotte skatepark could soon get new life. The skatepark, which was located at the old Eastland Mall on Central Avenue for years, could now be rebuilt just minutes away at Kilborne Park.
Steve Barrett and Luke Giduz with the Charlotte Skate Foundation said the Eastland DIY Skatepark was built in 2015 at the old Eastland Mall site by skaters in the city.
But the skatepark wasn’t an approved project, and last year it was torn down as the city prepares for new housing, retail and restaurants in the area.
“So, it was kind of established without permission," Giduz said. "I don’t even think Steve expected it would last as long as it did, but that showed kind of what the need is for that kind of skatepark here in Charlotte. So, now we went about it the right way.”
This time, Giduz said they’re working with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation to make it happen, with hopes to build a new location just minutes away at Kilborne Park transforming the tennis courts into a space for skaters.
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