Construction starts for Dripping Springs skatepark, named after Dorian Kweller

Abigail Jones
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Construction starts for Dripping Springs skatepark, named after Dorian Kweller

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas (KXAN) — Construction has officially started on a new skatepark in Dripping Springs.

Groundbreaking for the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark, named in honor of Ben Kweller’s 16-year-old son who died last year, was held earlier this month.

Groundbreaking ceremony for the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark. Picture from left to right: Dripping Springs Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian; Ben Kweller; Liz Kweller; Judah Kweller; Dennis Baldwin; and Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith. (Photo courtesy: City of Dripping Springs)
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark. Picture from left to right: Dripping Springs Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian; Ben Kweller; Liz Kweller; Judah Kweller; Dennis Baldwin; and Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith. (Photo courtesy: City of Dripping Springs)

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Ben previously told KXAN that skateboarding was one of Dorian’s passions, and the City of Dripping Springs said he was an “influential member of the skateboarding community,” and would frequent local skate spots, often with his guitar. He also helped fundraise for the new park, which was approved by city council in 2017 but has been in the works since 2014, according to the city.

The city anticipates construction of the skatepark being complete by the summer or fall of 2024. Construction is being funded by the 2020 POSAC bond.

The park will be located at Founders Memorial Park and will be approximately 10,000 square feet. The city said it will provide a safe space for the skating community in the city.

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