540 Plymouth St, Halifax, MA 02338, USA
Town of Halifax: (781) 293-1734
Owned By: Town of Halifax
Gordon Riker Wheels Park is a small, fully-fenced-in skate park in Halifax, suitable for skateboards, roller skates, roller blades and bicycles. It is immediately adjacent to Vaughan Field, the home of Halifax Girls Softball. Both are located behind the Halifax Police headquarters. Required safety equipment for the skate park includes elbow pads, knee pads and a helmet.
Features
Gordon Riker Wheels Park is named in honor of a Halifax resident who passed away in 2007 at age 22.
This land is within the region of the Wampanoag. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mashpee Wampanoag and the Herring Pond Wampanoag share information on their websites.
Habitats and Wildlife
Gordon Riker Wheels Park and Vaughan Field are situated within the watershed of the Winnetuxet River. The Winnetuxet River originates in Carver, near the Cole Mill site, and flows west through Plympton and Halifax to the Taunton River.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: No
Boat Launch: No
Lifeguards: No
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Ample on-site parking.
Cost: Free
Facilities:
Gordon Riker Wheels Park is a fully-fenced-in skate park with the following features: hub, jump box, manual pad, bank, roll-in, quarter pipe, kick, and mini ramp. Next door, Vaughan Field features two softball fields, a batting cage, picnic tables, trash receptacles, and a porta-potty. The fields are also suitable for tee ball.
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: No
Waterbody/Watershed: Winnetuxet River (Taunton River watershed)