Summary
Community advocates and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership pitched a new multi-use outdoor recreation space featuring a skate plaza, pump track, and playground between 7th and 8th Streets on Marshall Street. The committee enthusiastically endorsed moving forward with lease negotiations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated project cost is between $1.5 and $2 million, to be raised through capital campaigns and community donations.
Local youth, skaters, BMX riders, and downtown visitors looking for safe, active recreation options.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Finance Committee — September 15, 2026
Colab Inc. is partnering with the city to build a plaza-style skate park on downtown city-owned parcels, providing a free recreational space funded through community donations and grants.
General Government Committee — June 8, 2026
Community advocates and the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership pitched a new multi-use outdoor recreation space featuring a skate plaza, pump track, and playground between 7th and 8th Streets on Marshall Street. The committee enthusiastically endorsed moving forward with lease negotiations.
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