Photo Credit: Courtesy of the City of Chandler
With the advent of popular TV shows like ARROW and movies like The Hunger Games, it was only a matter of time before extreme sports like archery hit the mainstream. The city of Chandler, Ariz., Parks and Recreation Divisions are proud to say they were ahead of the extreme-sports curve, having developed the first skate park in the Phoenix Valley, the first BMX bike park in the state, and one of the first public archery ranges in metro Phoenix.
You may be wondering what amenities these facilities include, where we started, and how we established rules for the parks. Read on to find answers to these questions and more.
Snedigar Skate Park
Since the day Snedigar Skate Park opened to the public (March 24, 2000), it has earned a reputation that attracts some of the best skateboarders in the world. This spacious, 35,000-square-foot facility, for use by skateboarders and in-line skaters, no matter their skill level, is free and non-supervised. The park is open to the public daily from 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lights are provided for additional safety for nighttime skaters.
