Rededication of Turf Skatepark in Greenfield, 'Rebirth of the Turf'

The Turf skatepark rededicated in Greenfield

In its heyday in the 1980s, The Turf was iconic – even featured in a cult classic video.

GREENFIELD, Wis. - A re-dedication ceremony was held for The Turf – an iconic skatepark in Greenfield, on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

The backstory:

For skaters of a certain age, this was Milwaukee’s Mecca – The Turf Skatepark in Greenfield. In its heyday in the 1980s, The Turf was iconic – even featured in a cult classic video.

But as trends changed and interest shifted to street-style skating, the fate of The Turf was seemingly sealed.

Rededication of The Turf Skatepark

For skaters of a certain age, this was Milwaukee’s Mecca – The Turf Skatepark in Greenfield.

In 2019, the city bought the land from the Department of Transportation for $1, under the condition it would become a public park.

In February 2024, the Greenfield Common Council approved $2 million. They will restore the original five bowls, build an even bigger sixth bowl and add a new street course.

The Source: FOX6 went to the rededication ceremony and has previously reported on the project.

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