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The NILES SKATE PARK is located on Front St. (US-31BR) along the St. Joseph River just north of downtown Niles and is open 7 days per week in the spring, summer and fall with the exception of inclement weather days. The park is for the use of skateboards and rollerblades only and there is no admittance fee. For the protection of users it is recommended that proper safety equipment, including helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads be worn at all times.
Here are a few interesting facts about the park:
- Opened: April 1, 2003
- Size: 15,900 Square Feet
- Primary Construction Material: Concrete
Construction/Material Facts:
- 6,000 Cubic Yards of unsuitable material removed and replaced with suitable material (washed gravel and sand)
- 175 Cubic Yards of concrete flatwork, walls and walks
- 215 Cubic Yards of Shotcrete
- 520 Lineal Feet of Coping and Grind Rails Material
- ½ Mile of Caulked Expansion and Control Joints
- 11.3 Tons of Reinforcing Steel
