Riverhead plans $1M skate park named after Wesley Ackley

Riverhead plans to build a new skate park named after Wesley Dean Ackley, who passed away in 2023. Chris Patti, Ackley's friend, is leading the effort to create a durable concrete park, replacing the deteriorating ramps currently in use. Patti's nonprofit, The Dexus Project, has partnered with the American Ramp Company for the design. The new park will include various features like a bowl and pump track, aiming for better accessibility and lower maintenance costs. Fundraising is underway for the estimated $1 million project, with over $23,000 already raised. The new park will be located on county-owned land next to the existing facility in Stotzky Park.