Skatepark Completed as Ezra Fredericks Ballpark Revitalization Continues

With the completion of a new skatepark, donor walkway, and a renewed sense of momentum, the revitalization of Ezra Fredericks Ballpark is well underway — and already attracting visitors.

Now open to the public, the over 16,000-square-foot skatepark was designed for all skill levels and supports all forms of nonmotorized wheeled recreation, including skateboards, scooters, and bikes. The skatepark features a diverse array of ramps, rails, and bowls, thoughtfully designed to accommodate riders from beginners to experienced skaters, offering a safe and engaging space for all. It joins a new playground and shaded seating area, both completed in March, as part of the park’s transformation into a vibrant, multiuse recreational facility.

The pace of progress at Ezra Fredericks Ballpark has been as remarkable as the transformation itself. In a territory where public projects often face lengthy delays, construction on the skate park began in mid-January and was completed by early summer — a turnaround that stands in stark contrast to projects like the Paul E. Joseph Stadium in Frederiksted, St. Croix, which has faced years of setbacks.

The group behind this project is the Virgin Islands Surfing Federation. While construction moved quickly once underway, the effort to bring a skatepark to St. Thomas was decades in the making. Multiple attempts have been made over the past 25 years, with the most recent — and ultimately successful — taking four years to realize, according to the Federation’s project lead and treasurer, Alex Israel.