Ogden Skatepark gets statewide recognition

OGDEN, NC (WWAY) — The Ogden Skatepark has received statewide recognition.

At last week’s North Carolina Association of County Commissioners Annual Conference, New Hanover County received an Excellence in Innovation Award for the Ogden Skatepark. The award recognizes New Hanover County Parks and Gardens for the development and implementation of Ogden Skatepark.

The 10,000 square-foot concrete skate park, which was completed in February, is located in the county’s Ogden Park includes a bowl, streets, transitions, and vertical features.

“The skatepark is a model for leveraging public dollars with private donations to enhance a county project,” said County Manager Chris Coudriet. “This project helped to develop new community partnerships and created a top-quality regional attraction that provides a safe, secure place for skating and biking in our community.”

The skatepark also won a National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award this year.