| Think of the Outer Banks and recreation, and the | | | | free to the public and open from sun-up to sundown, |
| more obvious water sports come to mind. Anybody | | | | allowing maximum enjoyment for all skating |
| planning a vacation to the shores of North Carolina, | | | | enthusiasts. |
| be it Dare or Currituck County, is likely looking | | | | Visitors to the park will find the area split into two |
| forward to days of relaxing in the sun, surfing, | | | | sections. An open flow bowl offers an "oververt" |
| fishing, and coasting the waves on a jet ski. Newer | | | | section, loveseat, and a door, and there is also an |
| visitors to the Currituck Outer Banks may be | | | | eleven-foot vertical keyhole with pool coping. Parents |
| surprised to know, however, that an alternative | | | | and others come to watch the action are welcome |
| recreational activity awaits them at Maple Skate Park. | | | | to make use of the grilling areas for a picnic. As there |
| A recent addition to the attractions roster of | | | | is no supervision at the park, skaters are advised to |
| Currituck County, North Carolina, the Maple Skate | | | | skate at their own risk, observe common sense and |
| Park opened in May of 2006 in response the growing | | | | courtesy, and wear protection against injury. |
| interest in skateboarding and extreme sports in the | | | | For an alternative to the beach, extreme sports |
| Outer Banks. Though the area is not populous year | | | | lovers are welcome to ride or watch at Maple Skate |
| round, the spring and summer bring thousands of | | | | Park, and to view the progress as expansions to the |
| visitors to the area annually, mainly families looking | | | | park are being done. The Maple Skate Park is just |
| forward to a beach vacation offering flexible | | | | one of many attractions making the Currituck Outer |
| activities to suit all interests. The park, located near | | | | Banks the place to visit this year. |
| Currituck Regional Airport in Maple, North Carolina, is | | | | |