Newfield Skate Park
Plymouth starts work on Skate Park with new additions to revamp the area for years to come By Cy Beltran (Originally published in The Eagle in October 2018) Plymouth Town Brook is undergoing a major renovation that will look to revitalize the Newfield Street area and bring life back to the long dormant river. A new grant funded venture looks to return the area back to the ecosystem that previously inhabited the spot before people developed the land. Alongside this massive restoration, a new public park will be built out around the expanded river, with brand new benches, a larger parking lot, nighttime light posts, and a revamped basketball court. A new skate park will be built adjacent to this spot, with all components being made up of poured concrete set into the foundation to save costs and create a much more efficient park. David Gould, Plymouth Director of Marine and Environmental Affairs, said that “The aesthetics of the park will be significantly improved, as wil...