{"id":57502,"date":"2025-08-26T16:06:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=57502"},"modified":"2025-08-26T16:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T20:06:53","slug":"hometown-hero-andrew-reynolds-celebrates-lakeland-skateparks-grand-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/08\/26\/hometown-hero-andrew-reynolds-celebrates-lakeland-skateparks-grand-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Hometown Hero Andrew Reynolds Celebrates Lakeland Skatepark&#8217;s Grand Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andrew Reynolds returned home to Lakeland, Florida, this past weekend to help break in what his hometown has been waiting for for decades\u2014a proper skatepark.<\/p>\n\n\n        \n        <div class=\"embedpress-gutenberg-wrapper source-provider-Youtube aligncenter ep-clear   ep-content-protection-disabled inline\" id=\"b7a3c559-7049-4b32-bcf8-966f14ecfe52\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube \">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper \">\n                <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-abefede20f0bbaa741b2984130e4e1f7\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content\">\n                    <div >\n                        <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper preset-default insta-grid ep-google-photos-carousel\"\n                            style=\"max-width:600px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\"                                                                                                                >\n\n                            <div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-d12a6742c04f51ba7c24922b05eabd79 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:600px; height:340px; max-height:340px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" title=\"Lakeland Skatepark Grand Opening with Andrew Reynolds and hosting Skatepark of Tampa SPOT\" width=\"600\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ll7ibLqSW80?feature=oembed&#038;color=red&#038;rel=1&#038;controls=2&#038;start=true&#038;end=true&#038;fs=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;autoplay=0&#038;mute=1&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;cc_load_policy=0&#038;playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen title=\"Hometown Hero Andrew Reynolds Celebrates Lakeland Skatepark&#8217;s Grand Opening\"><\/iframe><\/div>                        <\/div>\n\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grand opening of the brand-new Lakeland Skatepark brought out the community in a big way, and having Reynolds there made it a full-circle moment. The Boss really put Lakeland on the map, as far as I&#8217;m concerned, reminding the world that some of skateboarding\u2019s heaviest hitters came from small towns like just like this. Check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team Pain Skateparks handled the build (and shared this&nbsp;411VM-esque park edit), so you already know the design and construction are on point: proper transitions, smooth &#8216;crete, unique obstacles and plenty of room for the next generation to grow into. Boom!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The edit might be short and sweet, but I think it perfectly captured the day. And again, with Reynolds in the mix, the locals ripping, and even a cameo from Brian Schaefer of Skatepark of Tampa, it looked like the town of Lakeland did it proper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closing out the video, Reynolds said Lakeland Skatepark was &#8220;one of the best parks I&#8217;ve ever skated.&#8221; So if The Boss is making that claim, you know it&#8217;s real. And judging by the edit, he certainly isn&#8217;t lying\u2014this place looks sick! Check the edit and see why this new park is already making waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\">Lakeland Skate Park @ Fletcher Park<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"898a78\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"463\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/skate-park-image-web-1.webp?resize=702%2C463&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57503 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #898a78; width:493px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/skate-park-image-web-1.webp?w=702&amp;ssl=1 702w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/skate-park-image-web-1.webp?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Located in Fletcher Park at\u00a0Lake Bonny |\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/?q=800%20US-98%20Lakeland,%20FL%2033801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">800 US-98 South, Lakeland, FL 33801<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"tel:8638342233\">863.834.2233\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hours of Operation<br><\/strong>Sunday &#8211; Saturday<br>7 AM &#8211; 8 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skating Areas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This 24,000 square foot park is broken up into 4 main skating areas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Advanced Bowl<\/strong>\u00a0is a multi-level bowl with hips that allow for big airs and transfers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Intermediate Bowl<\/strong>\u00a0has many elements including:\u00a0hips, extensions, transitions to bank to walls, escalators and mogul, all lining up perfect for continuous momentum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Street Course<\/strong>\u00a0has ledges, Jersey barricades, multi manual pads and flat bars banks step ups stairs and handrails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Snake Run<\/strong>\u00a0features pool coping and tile in the deep end, mini spine, hips, ledges, metal coping, concrete spine edge and bump to bump roll in for anyone to enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lakeland Skate Park is for skateboards, inline skaters, and non-motorized scooters only.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NO BIKES or motorized vehicles are allowed in the park.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You are entering a skate friendly area. Please exercise caution &amp;&nbsp;YIELD TO SKATERS!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This skate park is UNSUPERVISED all users assume full risk in entering this facility. Skating is a hazardous sport and use of this facility is at your own risk. The City of Lakeland is not liable for any accident or injury to persons on the property resulting from the use of this facility as a skater or spectator.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Helmets and protective pads are required for all skaters under the age of 18 and encouraged for all users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Onsite adult supervision is required for all skaters under the age of 12. We ask that all parents require their children to wear protective equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rules &amp; Guidelines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please follow the skate park rules &amp;&nbsp;guidelines:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helmets and pads are required for\u00a0<em>anyone under the age of 18.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be patient and wait for your turn in the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be courteous to others.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise caution in wet areas\u2014they are slippery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food or drink is not allowed in the skateable areas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol are NOT allowed in the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep our park free of litter and graffiti.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profanity, abusive language, or fighting does not enhance the skate experience; violators will be asked to leave the park.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skating is allowed only when the park is open during the posted hours of operation.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cameras are in use throughout the park, and violators will be prosecuted.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Lakeland Skate Park provides a challenge to recreational skaters for the development of skate skills. Please recognize your skate abilities and skills.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Andrew Reynolds returned home to Lakeland, Florida, this past weekend to help break in what his hometown has been waiting for for decades\u2014a proper skatepark. 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