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If You Build It They Will Come They Will Come
By Cheryl Taylor
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It’s a proven fact. To quote the movie Field of Dreams, “If you build it they will come.” Such was the case on the weekend of June 25 and 26 when 69 volunteers dedicated up to 20 hours of their weekend to build the Lancaster Park Skate Park. No sooner had the first ramp been put together than the skateboarders, BMXers and in-line skaters took to their wheels. This $215,000 project was a year in the making, starting with the idea, site selection, footprint plan, selection of equipment, pursuit of funding and finally the installation. Funding for the skate park was provided by Edmonton Garrison public and non-public funds, revenue from the Edmonton Garrison Community Recreation Vehicle Lot and a $50,000 Provincial Community Facility Enhancement Program Grant. The grand opening of the Lancaster Park Skate Park was held during the third annual Edmonton Garrison Canada Day Block Party on July 1. The official ribbon cutting ceremony, conducted by Base Commander LCol A.F. Markewicz, was followed by skateboard, BMX and in-line skating demonstrations. Many thanks to all who assisted in the development of this excellent youth oriented facility.?