Check out this story about Monte Vista’s soon to be opened skatepark. This park has lots of community support! The skatepark is currently under construction with a grand opening celebration planned for spring 2013.

Skate to Donate is throwing a 5 mile distance skate and festival to benefit Jefferson County’s underfunded schools this Saturday, September 15th. Registration (and starting point) is at the new Arvada Skatepark (Apex Center). You can sign up at anytime between 9:30am-1pm. Distance skate starts at 2pm and ends at the festival in Olde Town Arvada. Registration of $20 gets you lunch and water.