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Medford Township Recreation Department's Freedom Park Skatepark Facility

The Freedom Park Skatepark is closed indefinitely due to required repairs.  Please check back on this website for further updates.

 

 

86 Union Street
(1 block south of Route 70)
(609) 654-2512


Approximately 30,000 square feet
FOR USE BY SKATEBOARDERS & ROLLERBLADERS ONLY- NO BIKES

Components:
(Most made of wood with "Skatelite Pro" laminated tops.)

Starting Bank
Pyramid
Spine Ramp
Fun Box
Quarter Pipe & Bank Ramp
Quarter Pipe with bump
Cement Block
S-Curve Ledge
Half Pipe
Quarter Pipe

History

The Medford Skatepark concept was initiated in early 1997, when officers from the Police Department
suggested that the Township's Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) include a facility for skateboarders
in one of the two new park facilities under development by the Recreation Department.

The RAB, after consulting with township officials, proposed the inclusion of a skatepark in Freedom
Park.  This former DiStefano farmstead property, totaling 140 acres, was acquired by Medford
Township in 1991 utilizing State Green Acres funds.  Medford received two subsequent Green Acres
loans to develop the property into a primarily passive facility, including picnic pavilions, playgrounds,
basketball, sand volleyball and bocce courts, as well as paved walking paths, a dog run area, 
community gardens and a comfort station.  This portion of the park was dedicated in July 1999.

After approval from the Medford township Council to proceed with plans for a skatepark, the RAB 
conducted several meetings with youth from the Township who were involved in skateboarding. 
These youth actually developed the concept plan and layout of the skatepark, by downloading
plans from the internet and bringing photos of other skatepark facilities.  Almost 50 youth to date
have participated in the process.

The Freedom Park Skatepark was formally dedicated on June 17, 2000.

Medford Township officials are grateful for corporate support from "AIRWALK".

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Admission Fees

 

Our skatepark will be open daily without supervision for skateboarders and rollerbladers of all ages. NO BIKES ALLOWED. Hours of operation will be from 10:00 am until dusk daily, weather permitting. (except for certain holidays) For your review, the new rules are listed below.
Please note that although the skatepark will not be supervised, ALL skatepark users must still wear helmets, and youths ages 14 and younger must also wear elbow pads and knee pads. Recreation Department staff, along with the Medford Police Department, will be providing spot enforcement.

Admission to the Skatepark is FREE

FREEDOM PARK SKATEPARK RULES

Any person attempting to use this facility during other times shall be subject to penalty per Chapter 109 of the Medford Township Administrative Code.

The Township reserves the right to close this facility for any circumstances deemed necessary, or restrict entry to this facility and to ask persons to leave this facility if any of the following rules are not followed or if unsafe behavior is observed.
THE FREEDOM PARK SKATEPARK IS AN UNSUPERVISED FACILITY

THE SKATEPARK WILL BE CLOSED IF RAMPS ARE WET OR IF TEMPERATURES ARE 32 DEGREES OR BELOW!

Skateboarding and in-line skating are dangerous sports that can result in serious injury. All participants entering the park do so at their own risk.

All users MUST wear helmets. All users aged 14 and younger MUST wear safety equipment; including helmets, elbow and kneepads. All equipment is to be worn per manufacturer's specifications. (i.e. helmets strapped)

School-age youth are not permitted to use this park when their school is in session.

The following are PROHIBITED in this skate park:
Bicycles and Scooters
Motorized Vehicles

Pets
Smoking
(Please note that skateboarding is prohibited outside of the enclosed Skatepark within Freedom Park)

Also, the use of drugs, alcohol, profanity, abusive language and/or vandalism is strictly prohibited and shall result in automatic and permanent expulsion from this facility and all other penalties provided for to the fullest extent of the law.

Users will refrain from bringing any loose items into the Skatepark, including backpacks, food, beverages, etc.

ALL USERS MUST SKATE RESPONSIBLY. THE TOWNSHIP OF MEDFORD WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURIES

Please immediately report any damage to this Skatepark resulting in unsafe skating conditions. Call the Medford Recreation Department at 609.654.2512 or the Medford Police at 609.654.7511

Dial 9-1-1 for Emergencies or notify the Medford Police at the Public Safety Building located directly across the street (91 Union St.)

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Directions

Follow State Highway Route 70 to intersection of Route 70 & Jones Road (Sharp's Run Plaza is at this intersection).
Turn onto Jones Road and follow to the end.  The entrance to Freedom Park is at the end of Jones Road at
Union Street.

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