New Market, VA Skatepark

This could be the worst skatepark in VA, if not in the USA. It really pains me to see something like this. This poor little park was put together with the best of intentions (really, I am being serious). That is too bad... I have seen better backyard ramps built by kids than this.
Here is the story... New Market, VA is a small town located at the bottom of Shenandoah County. They have a small, but active skater population that was using the town area for their sessions. Since the town didn't have the money for a skatepark, a local "baseball dad" took to the task of raising money, donated materials, etc and built the park. Never mind the fact he knew nothing about skateparks, skateboards, never been to a skatepark, etc... he ordered some ramp plans. He lined up free asphalt for the pad, a fence, donated lumber and started building the ramps. The result you see in the photos. The town wonders why the kids avoid the park. Read the posted rules... USE AT YOUR OWN RISK! No shit! Just do not fall on or around any of the ramps. The plywood was nailed, not screwed. Thin metal flashing was used instead of countersunk metal angle iron in most places. Thin flashing was used in the thresholds instead of steel. The list goes on...
Another problem is the layout. The two quarter pipes are so far away from each other to be of any use and they are not in front of any of the other ramps! To hit any of the "rails" you need to push like a mo-fo to gain any speed to get on the "lack of fun box".
It is a shame that alot of hard work and donated time and money went into this.
Thank god it is free to use! (who in their right mind would pay to skate this?)

The newest hitch is the Town of New Market will issue tickets ($50) for anybody skateboarding, using inline skates or biking on town property, sidewalks, etc. The downtown area is now off limits for these activities. The local kids are complaining about the rules saying they have to wear pads. They believe more people will use the park if pads are optional. Well, maybe... the pad rule is not enforced. No one is sitting at the gate telling you to pad up.

As much as I dislike modular parks, at least they could add some modular features to enhance the place. Maybe a Skatewave picnic table or jersey barrier?

If you really want to go to this place or just stop by to see how not to construct a homemade ramp, take exit 264 off of I 81 (New Market) and head into town (East). Turn right after McDonalds. Follow road about a mile, road will lead into the town park. "Skatepark" is located across the parking lot from the pool.