LIBERTY, NY — The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the long-awaited Liberty Skate Park will take place Saturday, May 28 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. The skate park is located at the intersection of Grant Street and Darbee Lane.

Area residents are encouraged to bring their boards and skate in the new park made possible by Team Skate Liberty, NY, Town of Liberty, Village of Liberty, Liberty CDC, Sullivan County, New York State, Tony Hawk Foundation, the Gerry Foundation and countless other donors.

“This project is an example of our abilities when our community works together,” said Liberty Town Councilman Brian McPhillips.

Sullivan County’s fifth annual Soap Box Derby will take place Sunday, May 29 on North Main Street in Liberty, NY. The races will begin at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the day.