Grand Junction, Colorado's Emerson Skate Park Ribbon Cutting

Grand Junction, Colo. is almost ready to unveil their newest skate park at Emerson Park. The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony is coming on November 16.

This new skate park is a welcome addition to the city's other great lineup of skate parks.

All You Need to Know About Grand Junction's Newest Skate Park

Grand Junction keeps adding to the city's activities with the addition of the Emerson Skate Park. The city broke ground for the construction of the new feature on March 26, 2004, sharing the progress of the park throughout the process.

World-renowned Team Pain Skate Parks based in Florida designed and constructed the park. The team at Team Pain has built parks and skate features worldwide.

The park features two bowls, rails, and multiple street features that will satiate any adrenaline junky. The park took over eight months to build and will open a bit ahead of schedule.

Grand Junction is excited to partner with the team who built the park, the local skate community, and adventurous residents who want to celebrate its opening. On Saturday, November 16 at 11 a.m., the town will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony. After that, there will be a skate jam, live music, and special guest skaters.

8 Must-Follow Rules At Grand Junction City Parks

Not too long ago, the Grand Junction City Council recently approved some changes at city parks and crews worked diligently to update all the signs to reflect some updated rules. To save you a trip to your nearest Grand Junction park to see what the signs say, I've got the list of rules right here for you to enjoy and to tuck away in your brain for future use.

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See All 42 of Colorado's Beautiful State Parks

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5 Colorado State Parks That Are Totally Worth the Drive

Are you ready to head outside in 2024? Start the new year off right by exploring five of Colorado's beautiful state parks. These parks are open year-round with fun activities, rental cabins, camping, and wildlife. Take a closer look at each park in the gallery below.

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