Kingsport: Go Skateboarding Day

Kingsport Parks and Recreation hosting Go Skateboarding Day

Skateboarding continues to grow in popularity across the country, not only among the younger generation, but older folks are joining the hobby in greater numbers.

But skateboarding is more than just a fun hobby; it offers good exercise, improved balance, an emphasis on individuality and an excuse to go outside. So, grab your board, knee pads and helmet and come down to the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark (2106 Brickyard Park Drive) on June 21.

The Kingsport Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Go Skateboarding Day” on that day, encouraging folks of all ages to come out and enjoy an afternoon of skating with like-minded skateboarders.

In addition, parks and recreation officials are inviting people to share their pictures from the skatepark on social media.

The 10,000 square foot skatepark offers a variety of features, including two bowls, a four-stair set with up-down rails, two quarter pipes, an up-down hubba ledge and a five-stair with a down rail and pyramid.

Go Skateboarding Day is free, and no registration is required. For information about other events, activities and programs offered by Kingsport Parks and Recreation, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

About Kingsport Parks and Recreation

Kingsport Parks and Recreation is improving quality of life by offering essential services and recreation opportunities for the community of the City of Kingsport. They provide facilities, programs and recreational experiences that are available to residents and visitors. Kingsport Parks and Recreation makes sure community members have places to play, get fit and stay healthy, as well as opportunities to foster new relationships and forge a connection with nature. For more information, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org.

About the City of Kingsport

Founded in 1917, the City of Kingsport (pop. 55,400) is located on the Tennessee-Virginia border at the crossroads of I-81 and I-26 near the geographic center of the eastern United States. The city is widely known as a planned community, designed by renowned city planner John Nolen and wrapping around the foot of Bays Mountain – a 3,750-acre park, nature preserve, planetarium and observatory. Kingsport is recognized as an International Safe Community by the National Safety Council, a Healthier Tennessee community, and won the 2009 Harvard Innovations in American Government Award for its higher education initiatives. While many city names are duplicated throughout the U.S., there’s only one Kingsport – a fact that invokes community pride, known locally as the “Kingsport Spirit.” For more information, please visit www.kingsporttn.gov.