Progress toward completion!
The MDI Skatepark is in use, with many already enjoying it!
And landscaping continues…!
Construction under full swing!
The MDI Skatepark–a long term effort by a handful of dedicated citizens is in its final phases of construction!
Come by to see how beautiful it looks. Be prepared to use it even as soon as this coming weekend!!
MANY THANKS TO ALL THE DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE HELPED THIS DREAM COME TRUE FOR THE COMMUNITY FOR GENERATIONS TO COME!
Our GoFundMe Campaign is for remaining funds needed to complete the Skatepark. Click this link to donate:
https://www.gofundme.com/complete-the-mdi-skatepark
If you would like to purchase a Donor Brick (proceeds will go toward the construction) click this link:
https://polarengraving.com/MDISkateparkAssociation
New Design Incorporates Island Features
We have rolling mountains, lakes and streams on Mount Desert Island. The new design by Brad Siedlicki (with Pillar Design Studios, LLC) incorporates these island features in this updated design. It also makes it possible to build the skatepark at the Bar Harbor Ballfield in its entirety this Summer–instead of having to build it in multiple phases. The footprint of 8775 sq. feet will not change.
Brad Siedlicki arrived on Monday, May 8 and assessed the situation at the site. He and Tim Whitney from MacQuinn Construction, Inc. coordinated to arrange the first work to be done. Brad began to put together a list of in kind donations which will help to reduce the overall cost and help to expand the scope of the skatepark
The Town of Bar Harbor issued the official Permit on Thursday, May 5 to begin construction.
On Monday, May 8, members Katie Churchill, Wendy Copson-Higgins, David Lavalle and Andi Pepler came to meet with Brad and Tim at the site. It was an exciting moment to savor!!
FAMILY FUN FUNDRAISER AT REEL PIZZA CINERAMA!!
Construction at the Bar Harbor Athletic Field is set to begin
May 8!! We continue to raise funds so that we can build as
many phases as possible! stop by Saturday, April 8 from
11 am to 3:15 pm to enjoy this event!!
Silent auction bids will end at the end of intermission.
Cash out will occur at the end of each film…
Your financial support is much appreciateD
let’s build the whole skatepark!!
For more info, or to donate an item for the silent auction
call (207) 460-7446. THANK YOU to our hosts
LISA & CHRIS VINCENTY AT REEL PIZZA CINERAMA!!
Bar Harbor Town Council Approves New Design
The MDI Skatepark Association Board of Directors has worked hard over the years to promote and advocate for a concrete skatepark in Bar Harbor. Fundraising was carried out for all the steps toward building a skatepark in Bar Harbor, Maine. After initial feedback from many young people in the community, a design was created by Brad Siedlecki from Pillar Designs Studios in Tempe, Arizona. It was a magnificent design, but very expensive ($536,705.58).
With much advocacy, the Board was able to secure 8775 square feet in the corner of Main Street and Park Street at the ballfield. The Board helped develop a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Bar Harbor and kept it updated through the years as they raised funds to buy the design documents and build the skatepark. Numerous fundraisers and donor solicitations have been held.
Last year, the Town of Bar Harbor urged the Board to build a skatepark with funds available and with a Memorandum of Understanding slated to expire November 15, 2016, the Board felt a new design was needed that would be buildable in Phases, with available funds, pledges and achievable fundraising goals going toward Phase 1 (and 2 if possible) to be built within a year.

The MDI Skatepark Master Plan II
Pillar Designs, Inc. then produced a simpler design, to be built in 5 Phases (see image). This design (see image) had to be contracted for before a design could be produced. It presented a skatepark to be constructed for $149,000, and a $6,500 deposit was paid for Phase 1 ($65,000). Adult and youth skaters were asked for their feedback. Allowing for a general idea of space for continuous skating, the final plan tried to incorporate everyone’s ideas.
The plan was then presented to the Parks and Recreation Committee of Bar Harbor for their recommendation to the Town Council. On March 1, 2016 the Town Council of Bar Harbor unanimously approved the design.
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