A current image of the park nearing completion. Please consider donating to help us finish the park this fall.
Hi friends,
Because of your generosity, the Waterbury Center Skatepark is becoming a reality. Less than a year ago we raised over $10,000 in Ryan Yacavoni’s honor, and today construction at Hope Davey Park is well underway.
We’re close to the finish line — just $5,000 more will open the park this November.
We’ve added fresh updates and photos, along with details on Yac's memorial bench and plaque.
If you can chip in or spread the word, we’d be grateful. Every bit gets us closer.
This park will be a safe, creative spot for kids, teens, and adults — and a lasting tribute to Yac's love of community and the outdoors. Thank you for helping us get this far. With your continued support, we’ll be cutting the ribbon this fall.
Our Goal
The Waterbury Skatepark Coalition (WSC) is committed to creating a state of the art concrete skatepark in Waterbury, Vermont. The park will be designed and constructed with meticulous attention to detail to optimize accessibility, safety and fun.
With that in mind, the WSC is committed to engaging the Waterbury community in the fundraising, construction and management process to guarantee measurable successful outcomes for everyone involved. The WSC will create a positive, safe environment for users and families to attract them to Waterbury, VT to have a positive impact on the recreation economy for years to come.
Why Skateparks
“Skateparks build and sustain healthy communities. As a gathering place for dedicated, athletic youth, the skatepark provides the forum for visitors young and old, beginning and skilled, to meet and share experiences. For many skateboarding youth, the skatepark becomes a home-away from home.”- Skatepark Project
Hope Davey Site Plan 2024
Skatepark Design
The state of the art concrete park will be 4000 sqft and designed and constructed by a professional skatepark company with direct input from the local community and WSP coalition members. The park will be thoughtfully designed with safety, accessibility and low maintenance costs in mind. There will be classic street and transition elements and unique features with space for beginners and experts to evolve and share in a safe, inclusive environment which is a stated design priority in our mission.
Design Features
Durable, concrete park with modern construction materials designed and built to last with low maintenance costs in mind.
Iconic, unique, creative “Vermont” features (covered bridge feature...)
An open layout to maximize capacity while thoughtfully designing safe features to optimize learning, progression and collaboration.
Abundant planters and beautiful landscape features to optimize surface water runoff additional, intentional, social spaces for spectators, family and friends to enjoy.