A skate park in Montauk reopened after an extensive renovation, creating what some consider to be a world-class park on the East End of Long Island. Named for Lars Simenson, a local resident, surfer and skateboarder who died in a tragic accident 15 years ago, the skate park was originally an inground swimming pool-style bowl.

 

The $1.4 million renovation expanded and improved on the original design. A grand opening for the Lars Simenson Montauk Skate Park was held in the beginning of September.

 

Photo: Town of Easthampton.

 

The park is located on South Essex Street and includes an inground swimming pool style feature, multiple inground concrete ramps and grinding rails, and a basketball court.