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Site preparation for the new park, at Hayford Park near Mansfield Stadium, set to start in May Author: Bob Evans (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 3:45 PM EDT April 29, 2021 Updated: 6:16 PM EDT April 29, 2021
BANGOR, Maine The City of Bangor is under contract to build a new, concrete skatepark this summer.
The current park, off Maine Avenue, has been there since the old one was relocated to build the Cross Insurance Center 20 years ago.
Bangor Parks and Recreation Director Tracy Willette said the plan for the new park is to start site preparation in May at Hayford Park near Mansfield stadium.
Phase 1 is complete and a group of community members and skaters are working with the city to raise $125,000 for more work.
Public Restrooms Planned To Help Homeless In Bangor
It s no secret that the City of Bangor, along with local community organizations, have been working to find solutions to the issue of an increasing population of homeless individuals within the city limits.
In September of last year, The Ramada in was closed to the public, and turned into temporary housing for an overflow of homeless people that couldn t fit into the Bangor Area Homeless Shelters due to Covid-19 restrictions.
A portable shower was even set up at one point, outside of The Brick Church on Union and Main St, to offer these individuals a place to bathe.
Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race This Weekend
Race day is coming up, and Bangor Parks and Rec says they ve maxed-out on registered paddlers.
After scrapping the event last year, Bangor Parks and Recreation says the 2021 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race is a-go. The race, set for Saturday April 17, is capped at 310 paddlers. Those who pre-registered to race need to pick-up their race bibs, stickers, and goody bags at Bangor Parks and Rec by Friday.
This year s race will different for both racers and spectators. Changes for racers include staggered starting times based on class, a face covering is required until entering the stream, and no warming tent at the finish line. The popular Six Mile Falls area will be closed to spectators. In addition, the start and finish lines are closed to spectators. Onlookers who watch from other locations along the stream are asked to wear masks, and practice social distancing.
Registration For Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race Closes This Week
This year, Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race will not have race day registration. Those who want to race need to get registered before the deadline this week.
After scrapping the event last year, Bangor Parks and Recreation says the 2021 Kenduskeag Stream Canoe Race is a-go. The registration period for the race will close Thursday. Paddlers need to have completed all of the race registration forms by April 8, as there is no race day registration this year. Race bibs, stickers, and goody bags will be available for pick up for race participants at Bangor Parks and Rec April 12-16.