ONE MILLION RAISED!
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50% OFF ALL CLOTHING!
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ONE MILLION RAISED! / 50% OFF ALL CLOTHING! /
Element has a special fundraising offer for FONS!
Donate over $150 to the skatepark fund
Receive a Burleys deck signed by our own Donny Barley!
There's only 30 boards available, so contribute to the fund soon if you want a board!
SLASHED PRICES!
50% OFF ALL FONS GEAR!
Represent us out in the field with some FONS clothing.
Our tees & hoodies are now 50% off!
Over the past 6 weeks, the Friends of Newport Skatepark have been diligently and passionately working with Spohn Ranch in designing the BEST skatepark for the surrounding community. We are thoroughly excited to share with you those plans today – but first a quick update.
This idea started as a Roger's High School senior project almost 10 years ago. In 2023, Friends of Newport Skatepark hit its fundraising goal. It was a community driven effort – from grassroots events; Foundational giving; in-kind product; time; effort; love; and much more. We as a community can’t thank each and every person and business who have supported this effort throughout the process.
As of this week the plans attached were submitted to the Rhode Island Interlocal Trust. The Trust is a member-owned (cities and municipalities), risk-sharing organization, legislatively created, to enable Rhode Island municipalities, school districts, and special purpose districts to work cooperatively and self-insure their risks.
NEXT STEPS:
On Tuesday, February 27 at 6pm these same plans will be presented to Newport’s Tree and Open Space Commission. We would appreciate any and all support at this meeting. This open meeting is held at:
Tree and Open Space Commission
Tuesday, February 27th, 2024
6:00-7:30 pm
Newport Recreation Department (The Hut Facility)
35 Golden Hill Road, Newport, RI
Depending on the discussion with the Tree and Open Space Commission, the plans would then be put in front of the Newport City Council. Date is to be determined, but expect a similar notice once that date is set. Once we have approval from both the City of Newport and the Interlocal Trust on the design and plans, we can break ground on the project.
Which, if all goes to plan, will be in April.
⭐️ This would put the skatepark on schedule to open in August! 📅
🥁 DRUM ROLL PLEASE!
Below you’ll find the architectural designs for Newport’s Skatepark! We hope you are as excited to see the endless possibilities.
⭐️ Here are a Few Highlights! ⭐️
Size: approx. 19,000 sq. feet
The area is split with 7,000 sq. feet of bowl and includes a 3-foot-deep kiddie bowl
10,000 sq. feet of the park is for street style skating and provides incredible flow throughout
The remaining 2,000 sq. feet is open space for picnic tables, etc. within the park.
We appreciate all the support and look forward to providing future updates as we progress.
Lastly, we are continuing to passively fundraise throughout the design and early build phases. These funds will help add additional amenities to the park and surrounding area as well as start to build a fund for what could become programming in the future. Please continue to spread the word, host an event, and/or purchase a brick.
In addition, we encourage you to either follow us on social @FriendsofNewportSkate Park or subscribe to our newsletter at www.friendsofnewportskatepark.com to stay up-to-date on information and timing.
Now on Newport This Week!
Video Interiew:
Newport Skate Park Is A Community Activator
Our FONS President, Michael Richards joins Bill Bartholomew for a conversation on the project's origins, fundraising efforts and potentially life-changing impact.
Complete! Custom Surfboard Package Raffle
FONS held a raffle sponsored by Breakwater Surf Shop! The winner received a custom surfboard package of their choice!
HUGE thank you to the guys at Sage Environmental for their in-kind donation of $5,000 for a Boring Analysis of the park!
PROTECT YOUR MELON
MELON®️ HELMETS
REFERRAL PROGRAM!
Bounce back from your next wipeout stronger than ever!
Grab a helmet from Melon using the below commission link or coupon code FONS10!
89 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown RI
FONS GEAR AVAILABLE NOW AT OMEN
For as long as supplies last- Omen is selling FONS Gear and 100% of the sales go to the skatepark fund! Get yours today before they’re gone!
Also, look out for opportunities to purchase FONS gear at upcoming events!
RAFFLE COMPLETE!
With over 500 entries, Tora raised an INSANE $10,260 for FONS!
The Tora Surfboards – RI Nautical Chart Board Raffle is over!
Congratulations to Rachel Prendergast for winning the board and a HUGE thank you to everyone who entered! We can't build this skatepark without your help!
We'd also like to thank Rejects Beer Co., The Nitro Bar Newport, Safe Harbor Newport Shipyard, Harvest Market, and The Reef - Newport RI for showing off the board at your businesses throughout July. Seeing this beauty in-person had to bring in tickets ✨
Here's a message from Neil before we wrap this up:
"A sincere thank you to everyone who participated in the raffle throughout the month. Very proud of the contribution we were able to make - blew my expectations out of the water.
The crew behind the scenes at F.O.N.S. is doing a great job. It was exciting to build a board to back this project.
Thank you to the crew at Space Rock, building quality boards every day and Tyler for all these cool photos.
See everyone at the skatepark!"
