Skateboard Community Mobilizes to Defend Skate Park
Skateboarders addressed the Park and Recreation commission, which is considering dismantling the Veeck Park skate park.
More than two dozen skateboarders turned out for the Hinsdale Village Park and Recreation Commission meeting at the Hinsdale Memorial Building Monday night. At issue was the future of Hinsdale's only skate park, located within Veeck Park. "There are some safety concerns. There's been some graffiti, and there are parts in disrepair," said Scott Banke, a Park and Recreation commissioner. "I think there is a minimum of $15,000 needed to replace materials, and that doesn't count man hours," said Gina Hassett, director of the Park and Recreation commission, during Monday night's meeting. "I'll be honest with you. There is no money in this budget, and they don't want any money thrown into the park until a plan is made." Several of the young …
