On Deck

07/22/2023

Thank you to the The Daily Gazette of Schenectady for this great article about the east side rec skatepark

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Charlie Gleeksman put one foot on her skateboard, then the other, before leaning forward slightly and dropping into the bowl at the newly renovated Saratoga Springs skate park. On the other side the park, skateboarders hit tricks over the various concrete fixtures that make up the...

07/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who has supported the east side rec skate park in Saratoga Springs 🛹. We have waited so long and are so excited for this day. The skatepark will have its official ribbon cutting to celebrate its finished new design on Thursday at noon. We really can’t thank everyone enough.

04/05/2023

It is happening! Starting this Monday, 4/10, the skatepark will be closed for construction until late summer. DPW will be starting with the bowl, and Artisan will be coming a few weeks later to build! We are estimating 3-4 months for construction, and then we will have a new, fully concrete skatepark. While it's inconvenient to not have a park for awhile, it will all be worth it, so please be patient. Hugs and high fives to everyone who has helped and supported the skatepark.

12/09/2022

We are selling four Art decks. The decks are made by artist, fellow skater, and all around speed demon Bob Anderson. If interested in purchasing an art deck, DM us, they are $150 each obo first come first dibs. All proceeds go to ongoing fundraising for the Saratoga East Side Rec Skatepark.

…………….. We were made aware that 2023 is a go for construction. fingers crossed.

Thank you for all of your support. -- B&B

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10/07/2022

Can’t wait for this to break ground. Finally, contract signed.

09/16/2022

When will the skatepark be updated?

That's the question we (Benj and Belinda) are repeatedly asked.

We don't have the answer, we are asking the City & School District to communicate with more transparency to the public about the skatepark rebuild date. A confirmed date is overdue.

Check out the On Deck east side rec skatepark article in this week's Saratoga TODAY Newspaper. We hope this article will explain the situation as we know it.

Thank you again for sharing this information with the public Saratoga TODAY Newspaper

https://www.saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/sports/item/17345-rough-riding-no-word-from-city-on-east-side-skatepark

09/09/2022

Good news! We have lowered the visible fundraising goal on our GoFundMe to incorporate the donated funds on other platforms (Venmo, Paypal, etc.) We're currently only 2,800 dollars short of our GoFundMe goal!

We will send out a press release detailing our current fundraising initiatives and dialogue with the City and School District. In addition, there will be a meeting on September 27th with the Recreation Commission to discuss any concerns and build dates. The commission is a Mayor appointed board of volunteers who make recommendations to the Mayor and the City of Saratoga Springs. Thanks to everyone who has supported us!

UPDATE September 9, 2022: We have lowered the visible fundraising goal… On Deck Saratoga needs your support for Saratoga Skatepark - Construction Fundraising

08/21/2022

Thank you to Daily Gazette and Natasha for sharing our community mural at tge east side rec skatepark in Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS - A community mural will be created at the Saratoga Springs East Side Recreational Skatepark Saturday.On Deck Saratoga has partnered with the Saratoga Springs Recreation Department and the Spring Street Gallery, and invites local and regional community members, skaters, artists and