The skate park expansion project began in 2022, almost simultaneously with the formation of the 501c-3 group, Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Greenways (FoCB).

 

The plan was to double the size of the existing park and expand the park’s concrete features to include a pump track, a new mini bowl, a street course, and a stage. 

 

FoCB proposed a partnership with the Town of CB asking for a matching sum when the group reached 50% of the goal needed for the improvements and the town agreed.

 

Fundraising efforts were led by a skatepark subcommittee of FoCB that began efforts in earnest by creating a series of Sk8 Festivals starting in early 2022 and continued through 2024. The events were designed to bring the community together to enjoy the CB

 

Skatepark and all that surrounds the skateboarding scene, including music, art, and food and raise money. 

The events soon began to draw larger donors and sponsors to the project and in 2023, Friends achieved their goal. With the help of a generous donations by Kure Beach resident Ben Wingrove, CEO of Schedule Pop, Surfrider Foundation, Bigger’s Market and Flaming Amy’s among others the dream became reality. 

 

The town delivered their end of the deal and Artisan, the skatepark design company broke ground in January 2024. The park expansion took place through April 2024 and the grand opening celebration was held in May 2024.

 

In late 2024, Friends of CB partnered with Ocean Cure to raise funds for the wheelchair accessible viewing deck and the park will continue to host annual Life Rolls On skate events in addition to contests, concerts and more. 

 

Additional landscaping, lighting improvements, shade structures, and more hang out areas are all still in the works for the park in the future.