Montauk Skate Park Opens On Epic Day For Community - 27 East

Montauk Skate Park Opens On Epic Day For Community

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Ben Horan of Pivot Custom tests out his handiwork at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

Ben Horan of Pivot Custom tests out his handiwork at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

Ben Horan of Pivot Custom tests out the park while Pivot lead designer Tito Porratta captures the action with his phone. RON ESPOSITO

Ben Horan of Pivot Custom tests out the park while Pivot lead designer Tito Porratta captures the action with his phone. RON ESPOSITO

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Town Councilman David Lys at the opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO

East Hampton Town Supervisor Peter Van Scoyoc and Town Councilman David Lys at the opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO

John Britton was one of several members of the Montauk Skate Park Coalition that helped make the dream of a fully revamped and expanded skate park in the town a reality. RON ESPOSITO

John Britton was one of several members of the Montauk Skate Park Coalition that helped make the dream of a fully revamped and expanded skate park in the town a reality. RON ESPOSITO

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

The Montauk community, as well as many visitors from across Long Island and New York City, came to skate and celebrate at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday. RON ESPOSITO PHOTOS

authorCailin Riley on Aug 30, 2022
“Epic.” That was the word used over and over again by those in attendance at the grand opening of the Montauk Skate Park on Friday afternoon. The event was the... more

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