Batesville, IN — A Crowdfunding Campaign to raise $50,000 by July 5 for the proposed Batesville Skatepark has been launched. If successful, the project will receive a matching grant of $50,000 as part of the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places program.
“The Batesville community has been lobbying for a community skatepark since the 1980s. Building this park now addresses many current community issues such as physical inactivity, teen depression, a need to attract tourists and retain young families to our community,” said Amy Carpenter with Batesville Area Skatepark Advocacy. “In order to build this park, Batesville Area Skatepark Advocacy is partnering with the City of Batesville, and Batesville Parks and Recreation. The mission and purpose of the Batesville Skatepark Project is to encourage physical activity and creative outdoor play by offering a cost-free opportunity within our community for people of all ages and skill levels.”
Mayor Mike Bettice has signed a design agreement with Bloomington-based Hunger Skateparks. A design is already in the works, and organizers hope to break ground by August 2021.
Funds from the campaign will be used to build a 10,000 square-foot skatepark at the corner of Pohlman Avenue and Delaware Road at The Plex. If you would like to donate, visit www.patronicity.com/project/batesville_skatepark?fbclid=IwAR15j0ABK0mN_BqSZ82jjTmN-StFkxz0HQosd8-hI1tlsmGR37XrtPVyXIw#!/.
