"Not every child plays sports like baseball, softball and basketball," Turman explained. "This project has been used by kids that did not previously have anything else to do. The skatepark has also taken the riders off the Post Office steps and the railings of local businesses."

After attending a KaBOOM! workshop to learn how to get community members involved, Turman developed an interest in skateparks. With the Mayor of Trumann’s support, Turman ventured out to see how much interest the kids had in a community skatepark. By talking with the local riders, she saw the excitement of having a place of their own.

Local riders and their parents had been involved with the project from the beginning. Monthly meetings kept them up-to-date on the process, and they were instrumental in convincing their parents to keep a $0.01 sales tax to help fund the park.

"The riders feel proud of the community skatepark," said Turman. "More experienced riders have even taken it upon themselves to teach younger kids."

Trumann Skatepark contains the following obstacles:

Obstacle 1: Skate Bench

Obstacle 2: Skate Table with Curved Kicker Ramp

Obstacle 3: Straight Round Grind Rail

Obstacle 4: Roller Rail

Obstacle 5: 4'H x 8'W Quarter Pipe

Obstacle 6: 5'H x 8'W – 6'H x 8'W Mini Half Pipe with 5'H x 8'W Hipped Bank

Obstacle 7: 2'H x 4'W Bank to Bank with Kinked Flat Grind Rail and 24"H x 24"L Stairs

Obstacle 8: Ledge and Grind Box