Where: Lawton Skatepark, on Fourth Street between Clinton Street and Spy Run Avenue
Directions: Enter Fourth Street through Spy Run; the entrance from Clinton Street will be closed Friday and Saturday.
What: 4 p.m. Friday ribbon-cutting
Who will be there: Dr. Skateboard, a professional skateboarder who uses skating as a teaching tool for physics, will give a demonstration. Representatives of Parkview Hospital?s safety-helmet program for children will sell bike and skateboard helmets, ranging from $7-$10. They?ll also be at the park Saturday.
On Saturday: 8:30-9 a.m. ? Dr. Skateboard is expected to perform. From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., he will be giving demonstrations at Science Central, 1950 N. Clinton St.9-11 a.m. ? Members of the YMCA will host a beginner?s skateboarding workshop. Skateboards, pad and helmets will be available.
Skatepark hours: Daylight to 11 p.m. >Link