Last night the Portage la Prairie Parks Committee had a meet and greet to discuss the plans for the new and improved skate park that was initially planned to be up this summer. Due to low funds, Portage might have to wait a little longer to see the upgrade come to life in Simplot Central Park.
The park has taken years to get the plans to where they are today. Steve Hildebrand the chair of the Portage Parks Committee and is in charge of the fundraising for the skate park portion of Simplot Central Park, takes the time to note how they are still looking for donations.
"If there are people out there that would love to contribute, they should contact us and let us know, and the sooner we can have the funds in, the sooner we can make this happen."
Hildebrand adds how well the community has been responding to the idea.
"The feedback has been extremely positive. The guys like what they see and are excited to see something happen here in the community."
Hildebrand says the contract was awarded to Transition Skate Parks, and the committee has been working with Scatliff Miller Murray to get the skate park up and running.
The committee hopes to start getting the shovels in the ground in spring of 2023, pending funds.