Geared up

10/10/2003
CTY skate10 A Oct. 9, 2003-- Mayor Jack Ford has a laugh as she shows kids he's not afraid to wear his helmet during a press conference at the new Highland Park skate park. Ford did decline from trying his skills on a skateboard. Blade photo by Andy Morrison
CTY skate10 A Oct. 9, 2003-- Mayor Jack Ford has a laugh as she shows kids he's not afraid to wear his helmet during a press conference at the new Highland Park skate park. Ford did decline from trying his skills on a skateboard. Blade photo by Andy Morrison

Mayor Jack Ford dons a safety helmet for youngsters at the Highland Skate Park, though he wouldn't get on a skateboard. The mayor yesterday officially opened the $513,908 recreation facility at South and Woodsdale avenues in South Toledo, saying he hopes it will help make the city a `point of destination, not departure.'