
Vernon opens indoor skateboard park for summer
Vernon now has a dedicated facility for people to learn how to skateboard, although it’s only temporary.
The Vernon Curling Club opened today as an indoor skatepark. It will be available for public use Monday to Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. (excluding holidays), until August 19.
For those who are just learning how to skateboard, a beginner hour is reserved from 5 – 6 p.m., followed by an open skate session from 6 – 8 p.m.
“This new skatepark fills a need in the community for a dedicated space to learn the sport,” said Clint Hardie from Okanagan Skate Co. “Vernon Indoor Skatepark is a great place to go to learn the basics. The features are designed to be entry level and you are not competing for space with other sport users.”