Morganton Skatepark became the 540 Tony Hawk Grant Recipient

Morganton Skatepark located in Morganton, NC became the 540 Tony Hawk Grant Recipient this past November. Another Pillar Artisan Skatepark, this was truly a community effort. Local skaters pushed for a Skatepark for years and with the help of the Parks and Recreation Department, their dream became a reality. The city allocated $180,000 for the Skatepark,  which includes donations from the Morganton Recreation Foundation, Morganton Optimist Club, and Morganton Service League. With the additional $15,000 from the Tony Hawk Foundation and the City donating in-kind services during construction, the final design was budgeted at $250,000. 

Elliot Lytle, Owner of Pop Shop Skateboards, reported by The News Herald                                                                                        - Mad props to Mr. Winkler and the City! They did a great job of getting us the most for our money. The budget wasn't that big as parks go and I think we got a little more than we paid for.

The Tony Hawk Foundation offers grants from $1,000 to $25,000, twice a year. The next deadline is January 10th, 2018 - for awards in February 2018. For more information on the Tony Hawk Foundation click here. 

Congrats to the City of Morganton, Pop Shop Skateboards, and all the locals.