Skatepark – Fundraising, plan and further info

 

Donate Now to Bradford Skatepark local fundraising
If you prefer to send a check, make it out to Town of Bradford and mail to

Town of Bradford
BPRC
POBox 339
Bradford, VT 05033

Include “Skatepark Donation” on memo line. 
More – sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay informed of progress. And if you have an idea for a more involved fundraising partnership, email parks-recreation@bradford-vt.us.
Current skateparks in Vermont
The Bradford Skatepark Subcommittee is dedicated to funding, planning and facilitating the creation of a welcoming, quality concrete skatepark in Bradford, Vermont. The park will be designed and constructed with attention to detail to provide accessibility, safety, usability, and a community gathering space to be enjoyed for generations to come.  If you would like to be involved, email parks-recreation@bradford-vt.us.

Benefits of Action Sports (skateboard, scooter, BMX, skates, wheelchair cross, etc)

  • Improves mental health.
  • Encourages resilience.
  • Exercise reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression, improves mood, and promotes
    general feelings of well-being.
  • Pro-social activity that provides an opportunity for relationship
    building both non-verbally and verbally.
  • Inclusive & supportive community.

 

Follow us on Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/bradfordskatepark.org

https://www.instagram.com/bradfordskatepark.vt/

 

UPCOMING EVENTS – come see us!

  • Setp 30 – Fairlee Fall Fest – 3-6pm
  • Oct 1 – Corinth Fall Festival – 10am-3pm
  • Oct 31 – Trick or Treating in front of Bradford Academy and/or Fairground’s truck or treat
  • Dec 16 – Bradford Light the Nights – 5-8pm

 HISTORY 

September Community outreach at the  Wells River street festival with raffle prizes, cookies and our mascot Walter.

August 4, 2023 – Local Philanthropist pledges $50,000 to Bradford Skatepark

THANK YOU GENEROUS DONOR!
June 22, 2023 — Town of Bradford Selectboard pledges up to $195,000 for the Skatepark to come out of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds, providing that the parks and recreation committee is able to raise the necessary funds remaining for the skate park, by June 1, 2025.

THANK YOU SELECTBOARD!

Valley News front page article from June 23, 2023.  See this link for full article.

 

BPRC often makes announcements on the Bradford (and surrounding town’s) listserv.  Here’s the link to find out more about listserv tool supported by Vital Communities.

 

And we often make announcements on our Facebook page.

After tending to issues at Elizabeth’s Park, Parks & Rec presents the skatepark plan to Selectboard May 25, 2023.

Parks & Rec presents the skatepark plan to Selectboard Nov 10, 2023.

From the VCRD visit, a Parks & Rec Task Force was formed. Initial groundwork and research done before handed off to BPRC.

Vermont Council Rural Development’s visioning sessions: Moving Bradford Forward Together. See this link for the full report.