Ogden beer and wine store, Fermental, hosted a fundraiser Saturday night to raise money for the construction of an outdoor skateboard park planned for the northern section of Wilmington. Oskar Blues Brewery, who was on site to provide beer tasting and samples, hosted the event.
Local residents have long tried to get the project started but lack of funds has been a constant roadblock. Many in the area view a skate park as a great addition for the youth of the community. The park will give local teens a place to hang out after school and stay out of trouble. It will also provide a healthy outdoor activity to keep kids active. There have been many academic studies that have shown the positive physical and mental health effects of skate parks for a community and the low rate of injuries.
The event started slowly with a few guests trickling in, but really started to pick up once the rain slowed down.
“We had a good turn out and I think we raised a lot of money. As soon as the rain stopped more people came out,” said Fermental manager Steve Gibbs.
The music duo of Chasing Opal provided the night’s musical entertainment, while the Funky Fresh Food Truck was on hand to provide food for hungry attendees. Fermental provided the perfect setting for the event with its cozy atmosphere and eclectic selection of wine and craft beers. The event proved to be a success, and the skate park is one step closer to reality.