Thursday, 18 August 2022 14:54

Paint and Flip, Family-Friendly Art-Making Event at Skatepark Saturday

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Community members, skaters, artists, and families are invited to join in a day of art-making at the East Side Recreational Skatepark, from 9 – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20. 

The community-focused art event – presented as a partnership between ON DECK Saratoga, the city Recreation Department and Spring Street Gallery – will provide a temporary visual addition for the ESRS ramps while awaiting the skatepark upgrade. 

The event will also continue the momentum towards the fundraising goal of just over $5,000 to complete the skatepark upgrade project.

Beverages and snacks will be provided for the volunteers. Email ON DECK at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to notify of your interest in joining the project. Donations to the skatepark construction fund can be made on ON DECK’s website www.ondecksaratoga.org, Venmo at @ondecksaratoga, or gofundme gofund.me/1a4b9c3f. 

The Saratoga Springs East Side Recreational Skatepark (Saratoga Skatepark), built in 1989, is the oldest skatepark in the state. 

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