I have one of those FreshPark quarter pipes just like the one that's already there (it may actually be a little bigger, to be honest) that's been collecting dust and I'm thinking it might be nice to pay it forward and add it to that little park.

My concern is making sure it's ok/legal for me to do that and if so, getting it down there...it's heavy AF... I'd be happy to drive my truck down there, unload and set it up, but I'm sure I'd need some kind of permission to do that.

Any thoughts?

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Support_Due t1_jd9wljf wrote on March 22, 2023 at 9:43 PM

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Billy Taylor is a city park so providence parks and rec would be the first call to make. https://www.providenceri.gov/parks/about/

OctoberRust13 OP t1_jd9zueh wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:05 PM

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Replying to Support_Due (#2,309,346)

Word. I figured that was gonna be the answer...I just feel like contacting the city parks dept I'm just gonna get the runaround and/or a generic response that will ultimately end up going no where.

I don't wanna deal w a bunch of red tape and politics... I have a ramp I wanna donate...let me donate it.

Flashbulb_RI t1_jda2j2w wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:24 PM

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Replying to OctoberRust13 (#2,309,575)

Sometimes individuals who work for PVD will surprise you with their responsiveness. Might as well reach out to them with an email or phone call.

OctoberRust13 OP t1_jda38dd wrote on March 22, 2023 at 10:29 PM

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Replying to Flashbulb_RI (#2,309,767)

I plan on it tomorrow when I get to work. I feel like emailing from my company email might lend a little more credence. Appreciate the responses!

AceConspirator t1_jdacodt wrote on March 22, 2023 at 11:34 PM

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Billy Taylor is responsible.

OctoberRust13 OP t1_jdaik80 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:16 AM

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Replying to AceConspirator (#2,310,492)

Ima hit him up on the flip phone

DamineDenver t1_jdantt0 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 12:54 AM

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Replying to OctoberRust13 (#2,309,575)

Contact Wendy Nilsson directly. She lives in the neighborhood. Though I'm going to say she will say no considering she removed all the donated toys from the Gladys Potter park due to insurance issues.

Chemical-Promotion14 t1_jdapo6w wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:07 AM

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A friend of mine worked with Providence Parks Department to build and install that bank/ flat bar. The red tape is not worth the time trust, just lug it down there with some friends and set it up.

waninggib t1_jdasr70 wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:30 AM

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Reach out to the councilperson in that Ward. I think it might be Sue Anderbois. She can definitely point you in the right direction.

OctoberRust13 OP t1_jdatnlb wrote on March 23, 2023 at 1:36 AM

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Replying to Chemical-Promotion14 (#2,311,466)

Really? I thank you for that effort as frustrating as it sounds like it was...I love that little bank, kicker and rail...it's exactly what a 40 year old that can barely kick flip anymore needs.

exclusiveotter82 t1_jdfecvg wrote on March 24, 2023 at 12:12 AM

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Replying to waninggib (#2,311,729)

That or your state representative or senator some good press that I’m sure they would never turn down.

Human-Mechanic-3818 t1_jec8kc9 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 11:20 PM

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I do, you good to toss that thing up. The community would greatly appreciate it. The RI skate community is all about guerilla concrete work. If something randomly shows up, we all get hyped.

Does anyone know who is responsible for the Billy Taylor Park "skate area"?