Tyrone Kennedy welcomes help promoting Skatepark project

By Joan Janzen

The plans for the Kindersley All-Wheel Skatepark and Outdoor Recreational Area have been finalized and posted online. Thanks to Tyrone Kennedy-Bush’s long-standing efforts, it’s now an official project.

Plans for the Kindersley All-Wheel Skatepark and Outdoor Recreational Area have been finalized.

“It’s been seven years since I started looking into it; it took five years to get the land,” Tyrone said. “If anybody wants to help with fundraising and social media, that would be cool.”

Although fundraising has yet to begin, $100,000 has been raised through donations for the $1.2 million project. “I’m hoping in the next month and a half to kick off fundraising and approach businesses and look into grants,” he said. But it’s a big job, and Tyrone could use some help.

He emphasized the need for residents to realize the recreational area is for everything, from bikes to skateboards and rollerblades, and can be used by everyone. It would be available for community events and summer camps, providing a perfect venue.

“Hopefully, word of mouth and events with the kids throughout the summer will help promote it,” he said. Meanwhile, he’s been busy putting together fundraising and sponsorship packages, now that he knows where costs are allocated for various services.

Tyrone is willing to take on the responsibility of visiting every business. ”But I’m hoping someone will help me to promote it. I need help; that would be number one,” he admitted.

Mark your calendars for the next community skatepark meeting at the end of May. We encourage everyone to attend and contribute to this exciting project.