Greenville Plans $2.75M Wheelsports Park Near Downtown Airport

Two cities, Eau Claire and Greenville, are planning significant upgrades to their skateboarding facilities to better serve local and regional skating communities. Eau Claire's Pinehurst Park aims to add a skateboarding bowl resembling an empty pool, with a fundraising goal of over $100,000 to complement existing summer and winter park amenities. Greenville is developing a $1.25 million wheelsports park on a 10-acre site near the downtown airport and Swamp Rabbit Trail, featuring a concrete skatepark, asphalt pump track, and a paved bicycle playground. Community input has been a key part of Greenville's planning process, with public meetings emphasizing the desire for a safe, inclusive space for skaters of all levels and ages. The Greenville project has secured $2.75 million in city funding over three fiscal years and aims to become a regional destination, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 and the park opening in 2027. Both projects highlight the growing demand for quality outdoor recreation spaces that support diverse wheeled sports and promote community engagement.