On April 1, The Patten Free Library will offer free passes to the Bath Skate Park to library card holders. This program reflects a commitment to accessibility and community from both organizations.
We add this opportunity to our growing Museum and Parks Pass collection; an assortment of free or heavily discounted passes to museums and other local attractions, including the Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens, the Chocolate Church, and Maine State Parks.
“By offering experiences that our patrons might not otherwise be able access or afford, we are expanding the possibilities of what libraries can do for their communities,” says Patten Free Library Program and Outreach Manager Hannah Lackoff, “The Bath Skatepark is the perfect addition to this program, and we can’t wait for our patrons of all ages to see what the park has to offer!”
The Bath Skatepark is the largest indoor skatepark in Maine, offering over 6,000 square feet for skateboarding, inline skates, scooters, and BMX. The park is operated, in part, by local youth and riders and supports programs in the adjoining Midcoast Youth Center Teen Space.
“We really are thrilled to be part of the library’s collection of all the cool things that families can access at no cost,” says Midcoast Youth Center Director of Development Kirstie Truluck, “The research tells us that there are physical, social, cognitive and emotional benefits to skateboarding, and MYC is honored to build on the work of community youth who advocated for a skatepark nearly 20 years ago.”
Three Bath Skatepark passes are available per month, and can be used by up to four people ages five and up, including adults. Passes include equipment rentals. Access to passes is available to all Patten Free Library cardholders beginning April 1.
