
Riverdale Avenue, Shelton

A happy group of skaters helped Mayors Garofalo and Lauretti cut the
ribbon to officially open the Shelton - Derby Skate Park in 2004.
Rules
Registration Form
Waiver Form
Click here to see
opening day action from the park (2004).
The
Shelton - Derby Skate Park is now open for the season. The City of Derby and the City of Shelton opened
the jointly operated skateboard park
in October, 2004 for a special free of charge "preview"
season and now maintains an April to October schedule. The park is jointly
operated by the recreation departments of both towns. Check at the park
for hours of operation and fees.
In 2003, the Derby Board of Aldermen
passed a resolution asking the Parks and Recreation Commission
to report back to them with a recommendation for a site and rules for
use of the facility. The Commission recommended
two sites within the City, but also the exploration of possibly jointly
developing a park with Shelton. The Shelton Parks & Recreation
Commission had already been making plans to build their own park. In March,
2004, the two Parks & Recreation Commissions
agreed in principal to the concept and passed their recommendations on
to their respective Boards of Aldermen who have since adopted the
recommendations.
By working together, the towns have save approximately $30,000
each while providing skaters in both towns with a safe,
centrally-located facility.
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Park is located under the Commodore Hull Bridge in Shelton
Send your e-mail questions or
comments to Derby Recreation Commission
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