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Quezon City opens skatepark, tennis courts at Quezon Memorial Circle

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778132618570688376398_1433235348830467_2592551267373320731_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="QC Mayor Joy Belmonte/Facebook"/>QC Mayor Joy Belmonte/Facebook</div>QUEZON CITY — The Quezon City Government has opened a competition-standard skatepark and new public tennis courts at the Quezon Memorial Circle as part of efforts to expand accessible spaces for sports and recreation.The 3,758-square-meter skatepark was designed for both beginners and professional athletes, with features for street- and park-style skating. The facility includes rails, stairs, ledges and a park-style bowl, along with a practice area for beginners, a 260-seat bleacher section and PWD-accessible ramps.Mayor Joy Belmonte said the project aims to provide young people with safe and inclusive public spaces where they can stay active and develop their skills.“We want our young people to have safe, high-quality spaces where they can stay active, express themselves, develop their talents, and build meaningful connections with others,” Belmonte said.The skatepark was designed by E-Sports International in collaboration with Filipino skateboarders and built using high-strength concrete to ensure durability and rider safety. The facility also features upgraded drainage and lighting systems for year-round operations.Only skateboards and inline skates will be allowed inside the skatepark. Helmets are required, while elbow pads, knee pads and wrist guards are strongly encouraged.Alongside the skatepark, the city government also opened new public tennis courts within the Circle as part of broader efforts to promote athletics, wellness and outdoor leisure.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778132683352688582955_1433235362163799_7052238795872596521_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960" alt="QC Mayor Joy Belmonte/Facebook"/>QC Mayor Joy Belmonte/Facebook</div>The Quezon City Government said users must sign a waiver before entering the facilities. Additional schedules, guidelines and fees will be announced through the city’s official social media pages.

The Quezon City Government has opened a competition-standard skatepark and new public tennis courts at the Quezon Memorial Circle as part of efforts to expand accessible spaces for sports and recreation.

The Quezon City Government has opened a competition-standard skatepark and new public tennis courts at the Quezon Memorial Circle as part of efforts to expand accessible spaces for sports and recreation.