Community members in Pana can now enjoy a new skate park.  The new space is called Lincoln Park, as it is in the same area as the old Lincoln Elementary School.  The skate park is the culmination of a years-long effort between city committees and the Pana Pride organization.  Officials from both entities hosted a grand opening on May 26.  Melissa Miller is the president of Pana Pride.  She says the skate park has already seen heavy use from the community. 

The space includes a “pump track,” which is a linear course that contains many elements of an enclosed skate park area. 

Miller applauds the effort to put the skate park together, saying that it was a result of effective collaboration with the planning committee and feedback from residents. 

Away from the skate park, the city’s annual celebration of Independence Day takes place the night before from 4:30-8:30 p.m. at the Pana fairgrounds.  Pana Pride is holding raffles to help raise money for the fireworks and their contributions to the festivities. 

Anyone interested in buying tickets can contact Pana Pride or any member of the organization’s leadership.  Contact information is available on their website, www.panapride.org.  Miller also reminds Pana residents of the Dumpster Days event, which takes place this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Melissa Miller appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.