Chapel Hill officials are hoping the third time’s the charm for Homestead skatepark renovation bids. They didn’t get enough bids in the spring and rebid it in September, but they received only one bid and it wasn’t bonded so it couldn’t be accepted. They’re trying again with bids due Oct. 14.
5th Pocket Skate Parks of Pa. did the design (CSN, Sep 2024) for the updated facility and follows the original footprint. They also developed the new skate facility in Hillsborough.
The town’s rec advisory board got a full briefing on Chapel Hill skatepark plans at the September meeting.
Meanwhile, the Hillsborough Skate Spot officially opened with a ceremony last month, featuring demonstrations from local skaters, remarks by city and elected officials, coffee, doughnuts and opportunities for skating.
The Skate Spot is in Cates Creek Park on Cates Creek Parkway south of Hillsborough, about ten miles from downtown Chapel Hill. It’s open daily until 30 minutes after sunset. Free.