Still, they re excited about a new place to skate, and many plan to attend the opening this afternoon. Even though he started skateboarding only a few months ago, he already favors the kick flips, stairs and grinds that aren t available in parks.
Grinds are when a skater slides along ledges.
Tim George of the Medford Police Department. The answer is simple, according to the kids. They say one of the best places to grind in all of Medford is a bench near the fountain. Another reason for staying at the justice building, kids say, is that it s closer to home and the school they attend. In Ashland, however, the recent addition of a skate park has had a positive outcome.