
“The Epworth Board of Trustees gave the ‘green light’ to Epworth UMC Skate Project to begin raising funds to replace the existing wooden ramps with a concrete bowl and other features.” This was the lead sentence for the Skate Project page since August of 2013 and still remains.That was then… Fast forward… July 2014.
The Board of Trustees entered into a contract with Evergreen Skateparks to begin construction on the new Epworth Skate Park. Construction began on Monday, July 7, 2014… Fast forward… to August 24.
DEDICATION DAY! The Dedication and Grand Opening of the new Skate Park took place at the August 24 SkateDay. We enjoyed the day of fun with several live bands, special guests and celebrities, a blessing and dedication from the church pastors. Vendors were also selling SK8 related items and food with the profits going to the SK8park.
SKATE! DON’T HATE! DAY was held held on September 27, 2014. It was in conjunction with The Matthew Shepherd Foundation and dedicated to ending hate and bullying. Matthew Shepherd was bullied and killed for being gay. Matthew’s mother, Judy, was with us along with that day helping us teach – SKATE! DON’T HATE!

About The Park…



MAJOR CONTRIBUTORS
The Schell Family Foundation Preston, Kathleen, Jack & Brady Schell
Walker Construction
Atlantic Theaters
The Aldred Family
East of Maui
Grotto Pizza
The Cape Gazette
Rehoboth Marathon
J. Conn Scott, Inc.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Gallo Realty
Sussex County Council
Sign-A-Rama
Seashore Striders
The Matt Haley Companies – Global Delaware –
Highway One Limited Partnership
Circle in a Square Clothing
Maplewood Dental Associates
Brent Dieterle
Justin Lesko Nature Memorial Fund
Surf Bagel
The Calagione Family
Susan Selph
Deborah Appleby
Arena’s Deli
The Thomas H. Draper Family
Jack Lingo Realtor
Boulevard Ford Lincoln
Dogfish Head
Del-Coast Design & Build
Lyons Companies
George and Paula Simpson
Burton Builders & Zorzi Creations
Heirloom Wealth Advisors
Sierra Moon Surf & Skate
McDonald’s of Rehoboth
SoDel Concepts
The Matthew Shepherd Foundation
Big Boulder Pond Company
Xiafeng W. Rears
Atlantic Oceanside Motel
Drew Zorzi
The Dewey Beach Lions Club
Nicola Pizza
All Saints’ Parish Thrift Shop
Alley Oop
The Big Chill Surf Cantina
Jeffrey Hitchens
The Brown Family
Coldwell Banker Resort Realty
Dynamic Mortgage Services
El Dorado Restaurant
Henlopen City Oyster House
Liquid Board Shop
Shoreline Construction
The Zechiel Family
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