Hit the new skate park at 1 p.m. on Saturday to watch some of the best local boarders perform tricks and skilled maneuvers, and stay for a free introductory clinic – where youth in attendance can ride and learn a few basic maneuvers. In order to participate, youth must have an adult present to sign a waiver.

The June 18 event includes:

  • Skateboarding Demo 1 – 2:30 p.m.
  • Intro to Skateboarding Clinic at 2:30 p.m.

Skateboards and helmets will be available, but participants may bring their own. Registration materials and information for summer skateboarding classes will be available following the demonstration.

The skate park is located at Old Memorial Field, 801 7th St. E. (next to the outdoor pool).

Visit Community Services or call 507.664.3649 for more information.

Northfield Public Schools Community Services includes recreation and enrichment programming, Early Childhood Family Education, driver education, KidVentures, EarlyVentures Learning Center, Connected Kids, Middle School Youth Center, Hand in Hand Preschool, Adult Basic Education and Project ABLE.