Optimist Skatepark

Construction for the new skatepark started in the summer of 2022.

Optimist Skatepark in the news...

-May 10, 2022: New Optimist skatepark to take shape after years-long push for funds

-Dec. 10, 2020: Second meeting set for Optimist skatepark design

-Nov. 14, 2020: Port Huron looking for input on final Optimist skatepark design; meeting set for Wednesday

-Dec. 20, 2019: 'Like a Christmas miracle': $300K DNR grant to put Optimist skatepark effort ahead by thousands

-Dec. 2, 2019: Skaters on the hunt for final funds for Optimist skatepark

-Aug. 23, 2019: Skaters raise funds for $250,000 matching grant

-Aug. 22, 2019: Skateboards and BMX bikes: Fundraising event planned for new Port Huron skate park

-May 3, 2019: City raising funds for new skatepark at Optimist

-March 18, 2019: City seeking DNR money for Optimist skate park and Gratiot Park playscape

-May 24, 2018: Funds available for new skate parks in St. Clair County through Tony Hawk Foundation

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