Construction of Skatepark is Complete!
Maglaj Skate Park exist to serve and empower the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. They are financing the construction of a skate park and facilitating the painting of a 9-part mural in the center of town. The mural project serves to build community pride and showcases works of art within the center of the city. The skate park provides a safe recreational area for youth and families and gives teens and families a sense of ownership and pride for their community.
Skateparks are an important part of any community, providing a safe and fun place for people of all ages to come together and enjoy the thrill of skateboarding. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the construction of a new skatepark has been met with great excitement and enthusiasm. Check out a prior story where the whole city seemed to come alongside them through the whole process.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is about the size of West Virginia, USA, has 3.5 million people and only two skateparks in the whole country. That’s why Maglaj decided it was the perfect solution to a local need. Beginning in late 2021, they began to put their dream into action and by the beginning of 2022 they already had local support.
Construction is Complete!
After the local municipality donated a piece of land, approved the plans, and covered all the fees in early 2022 to get the project going, construction was underway during the summer and fall. Construction was complete in Oct 2022 and they celebrated with a Grand Opening on Nov 12, 2022.
The skatepark itself features a variety of concrete ramps, rails, and other obstacles designed to welcome skaters of various skill levels. The response to the skatepark has been overwhelmingly positive, with skaters of all ages and abilities coming out to enjoy the facility. It has quickly become a hub of activity, attracting both local and visiting skateboarders and helping to build a sense of community within the skateboarding scene.
There were approximately 300 in attendance on Opening Day. They were also congratulated by 6 local community officials. They had been highlighted on the local news several times, been given bouquets of flowers and congratulated multiple times for "all the good" they are doing for this community. Also, invitations to partner in future events (an initiative with pre-school children, a bridge-beautification project and also a recycling project have all flowed out of this seminal project.)
The successful building of this skatepark is a testament to the power of perseverance and community effort. It was a project that required a lot of hard work and dedication, but it was worth it in the end. The skatepark is now a valuable resource for the skateboarding community in Bosnia, and it is sure to be a place that is enjoyed for many years to come.
They now shift their focus to design a mural which will be worked on once the weather warms up. They plan to utilize 50-100 local artist, volunteers, and school-aged kids.
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Learn more about Maglaj Skatepark and donate to their cause here.