Crystal Springs Skatepark

321 Harmony Rd, Crystal Springs, MS 39059

Two years of planning from two teenagers later, and Mississippi’s seventh skate park is now open in Crystal Springs.

The park began as a science project by hometown teenagers, Chance Mohawk and Grant Finch, but they wanted the idea to go beyond the classroom.

Dozens of people were in attendance on Saturday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Mohawk, Finch, and Crystal Springs Mayor Sally Garland.

“This is such an amazing day, and it’s such a testimony to ‘If you want something enough, go after it,’” said Mayor Garland.

Following the opening ceremony, skaters and families alike were treated to a full day of skating on the brand-new track constructed by Jesse Clayton.

Several skaters came in from out-of-state to provide lessons to newcomers before they tested their skills on the concrete.

Once everyone was in full swing, Chance and Mohawk sat back and soaked in the moment.

“To actually be out here standing in that park that we’ve worked two years on, that at some point we didn’t even believe we were going to do it, it’s just a dream come true out here,” said Chance.