Families are invited to the official opening of Portland and Wallerawang's new skate parks.
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The recently completed parks will host music, skating, demonstrations and lessons on November 23.
Portland's opening will kick off first and commence at 9am with Portland Central School serving up brekky and treats. Totem skate boarding will start the party with a skate, scoot and bmx demo, followed by a beginner lesson and skate jam comp with prizes. The festivities will be rounded out with the official opening by MP Paul Toole at 11am.
From there, the party will move to Wallerawang's official opening at 12.30pm; followed by skate, scoot and BMX demo, intermediate lesson and a skate jam comp with prizes. There will be a sausage sizzle on-site but families are encouraged to bring a picnic and shade to the Wallerawang opening that will finish at approximately 4pm.
"This is going to be a great day for families full of fun and festivities. I'm looking forward to seeing the demo's and lessons, watching our young ones learning new skills and confidence at their local park," Lithgow City Council community development officer Kristy Lenon said.
The modern design of the new concrete skate parks is in stark contrast to the old modular steel facilities they replaced - a welcome improvement for both towns. They are in close proximity to each other but have a diverse range of features to cater for all interests.
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