Work To Begin On $2.3 Million Skate Park In Reading

Crews are set to begin work this week at the site of a planned skate park in Reading, according to City Hall.

crews will break ground at the site on Thursday.
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07/05/2023 2:52 p.m.

City officials, the Reading Skatepark Association, and Holistic Skate Shop will host a ceremonial groundbreaking at 6th and Canal streets at 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 6.

The project is expected to cost $2.34 million, officials said in a release. Grind Line and Land Tech are contracted to perform $744,890 in land development, while firm Spotts, Stevens and McCoy is under agreement to install the park features for $1,599,138.89.

The park is funded in part through $290,000 in state grants, officials noted.

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