Most were from the Coquina Key neighborhood, but others found their way from neighborhoods throughout the city, McKeag said. The whole deal is word of mouth. It spreads like wildfire. The skating area takes up most of the space once occupied by two tennis courts. In one corner is a trailer to house a gear shop and snack bar.
Plans call for a small fenced-off spectator area.
There is no charge to watch. McKeag pointed out a collection of structures with names peculiar to the skate culture. A Bauer wall, roll-ins and a wall ride are included. To get the park, take Sixth Street S to 39th Avenue S. Go east across the bridge to Coquina Key. Take a left on Neptune Drive and after about three blocks, another left on Wahoo.