Construction workers

(Ledger photo / SCOTT POWELL) are involved in site

preparation for a new

skateboard park behind the athletic field

at Irene Park in

Gaffney, Cherokee

County Recreation Director Lowry Love

said. Skateboard

ramps and other

equipment are

expected to be installed by May 2.

Love said the

recreation department hopes

the skateboard park will be in use

by Memorial Day

weekend.