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It’s time for the Gowanus Grind

By Stephen Witt
Community Newspaper Group
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Skateboard enthusiasts can show off their stuff on April 17 when Thomas Green Park hosts Gowanus Grind, a full day of skate clinics and contests.

The long-forgotten park, on Third Avenue between Douglass and Degraw streets, has been envisioned as a skateboarder haven, complete with grind rails and half pipes — and the Tony Hawk Foundation has doled out some large cash for skate elements that will be installed this summer.

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For now, though, skateboarders can practice their gnarly kickflip 50–50 grinds on jumps and rails set up for the day’s festivities — a celebration of the creation of a true neighborhood park.

“There’s just not enough things for kids to do,” said Sue Wolfe, president of the Friends of Douglass/Greene Park.

Gowanus Grind will also feature live music, food, games and art. So if you haven’t perfected that ollie, you can still join in on the fun.

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“Gowanus Grind” at Thomas Greene Park [Third Avenue between Degraw and Douglass streets in Gowanus, (917) 568-8751] on April 17, noon to 5 pm. Admission free. For info, visit www.friendsofdouglassgreenepark.org.

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