News Release

WARSAW — The community is invited to come celebrate opening day at Mantis Skate Park, a fully supervised, family-friendly‬ ‭ skate destination where fun is for all ages.‬

The free opening day celebration will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Mantis Skate Park, 400 Little League Drive, Warsaw.
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To kick off the skate season, the Warsaw Parks and Recreation Department is offering giveaways, including door prizes,‬ ‭ goodie bags, two signed Tony Hawk prints, Jimmy John’s subs, a fun photo backdrop and‬ ‭more. Food and goodies are for participants only and will be available while supplies‬‭ last.‬
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Thanks to the K21 Health Foundation, the park features the Rhino Ramp‬ ‭ System. The park welcomes skateboards, scooters and inline skates. Helmets are required for safety.

All skaters must have an annual waiver and emergency contact form on‬ ‭ file to participate. If you’re under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the form. These can‬ ‭ be completed online on the parks department’s website at warsaw.in.gov/225/Mantis-Skate-Park or in‬ ‭ person at the parks office. Filling out the form before you arrive at the skate park is recommended.
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Sponsors helping to make the opening day event possible include Papa John’s, Sterling Contracting and Linda‬ ‭ Chastain.‬