“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…
prizes provided by Liquid Board Shop, Alley Oop, Sierra Moon Surf & Skate, East of Maui and Rehoboth Surf Shop. Skaters come from all over lower Delaware and Maryland. The average number of skaters at any given Skate Day is around 60. They range in age from 5 to over 40, with their expertise as varied as their ages. To see more pictures of our events, check us out on FaceBook: Skate-Epworth. In the spring of 2012, a group of adult skaters came to Epworth with a desire to expand the opportunities for the skating community. Epworth UMC Skate Project was born. In May of 2012 we hosted our first-ever fundraiser at The Big Chill Surf Cantina. The event generated enough funds to expand and 
resurface all of the existing ramps. The number of Skate Days doubled from two to four and live music could be found at most. Members of the Skate Project continue to maintain the current area and plan for the future. The ramps and equipment in Epworth’s parking lot are in use every day that weather permits. It is, in essence, the local skate park. Epworth’s skate area is open to everyone who wants to use it responsibly. If you use the park, it is a “skate at your on risk” agreement for which Epworth allows you to use it. …and it was good.
Let’s keep the place clean and fun…
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
THANK YOU ! ! !