SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO-AM) - Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether says to expect some enhancements and new amenities to the city's skate parks.
In response to a listener's question about dog parks versus skate parks on The Greg Belfrage Show, Mayor Huether said the city just finished a survey on the facilities. He said contrary to popular belief, they are not places were crimes occur and people smoke pot. In fact, they are very safe, the Mayor said.
Huether said today's skateboarders are looking for different amenities and making the parks more usable for younger skaters.
There has been more emphasis on dog parks than skate parks, according to Huether, because there are more dog owners than boarders.
The Mayor did not reveal much more than these hints and said to expect an announcement on improving the city's skate parks in the coming weeks.