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What makes the new Heemskerk skate park so special? Designers collaborated with local skaters

What makes the new Heemskerk skate park so special? Designers collaborated with local skaters

A new modern skate park has opened in Heemskerk at Cornelis Geelvinckstraat, replacing an older facility. The project involved collaboration with local skaters and is designed to accommodate various equipment including skateboards, roller skates, and bikes.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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