(Photo courtesy of Waikoloa Community Development Corporation)

MEDIA RELEASE

The Kamakoa Nui Skatepark in Waikoloa Village will celebrate its grand opening noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29.

Land for the park has been provided for the skateboard facility by the County of Hawaii, located at the end of Paniolo Estates on Iwikuamoo Street.

The community is invited and skaters are encouraged to bring their skateboards, helmets and pads and be among the first to skate in the new park, and to enter the Best Trick Contest with prizes for winners.

A free, family-event, the Grand Opening also includes a Silent Auction fundraiser, food, music, shave ice and fun activity for all ages.

Initiated in 2004 by the Waikoloa Community Development Corporation, the park was designed and built by California Skateparks, led by Brian Sandlin.

Phase I of the plaza-style skateboard facility, which opens Sept. 29, incorporates a variety of features for an exciting and rewarding experience for skaters on all levels.

Managed by Transition Youth Projects, additional phases will begin as fundraising levels are reached.

Granite “skate tiles” are available for sale to help support Kamakoa Nui Skatepark and plan for its future. Businesses and individuals are invited to purchase one of three different sized tiles for a lasting contribution.

Donations may also be sent to Transition Youth Projects or Waikoloa Community Development Corporation, P O Box 383097, Waikoloa, HI 96738 (same address). Both are 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

For further information, call Sherry Davis at 883-2748 or Laura Werneck at 883-3409, email info@waikoloaskatepark.com, visit: www.waikoloaskatepark.com