BERLIN, Md. – A new skate park is in the works for the town of Berlin, with organizers and town officials marking off the proposed site and pushing forward with fundraising efforts. On Monday, members of the nonprofit We Heart Berlin joined the town’s Public Works Department to outline the space where the park will eventually be built. The facility is projected to span between 16,000 and 17,000 square feet and carry an estimated price tag of $1.2 million. While the project remains in the fundraising stage, backers are seeking additional support through the Department of Natural Resources grant program.
Advocates for the park say the goal is to provide accessible recreation for local youth, particularly those without transportation to reach similar facilities in other towns. Organizers hope to break ground by 2027, though earlier construction could be possible if funding is secured. Once construction begins, the park is expected to be completed by the end of that summer. Town officials see the skate park as part of a broader effort to enhance local recreational options and support community engagement.
