By Andrew Martins, Managing Editor
Skateboarders in Hillsborough Township and the surrounding area once again have an in-town location to ride, as officials recently celebrated the reopening of the skate park at Ann Van Middlesworth Park., Deputy Mayor Gloria McCauley and Committeeman Frank DelCore, along with more than a dozen of local skaters, were at the park on Pleasant View Road last Saturday for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated park., Last summer, officials approved funding for the park’s renovations by the Connecticut based company, Rampage Skate Park Equipment following an open request for bids., Among the changes made to the skate park were the installation of a “state-of-the-art concrete skate bowl and ramp,” along with a new bike ramp., Officials chose Rampage, because its estimated costs were not to exceed $49,800, while American Ramp Company submitted a $98,000 price tag for the project., “Funding for the renovations came through capital planning recommendations and investing in our parks is a priority of the township making it one of the best places to live in America,” McCauley said., The skatepark is one of 19 recreation areas located at AVM Park, which is located just off of Amwell Road at 570 Pleasant View Road. The park spans more than 71 acres and features two outdoor basketball courts, a baseball field and softball field that are both illuminated at night, the Neshanic Garden Club Path and Flowers, the inclusive playground, picnic pavilion, tables outdoor grills, stocked pond with fishing dock, gated dog park, walking trails and two bee hives.
