History

In December  2003, they purchased the property at the corner of Mettacahonts Road and Route 209 in Accord, New York and began the long process of making that dream a reality. In May 2004 they attended the Roller Skating Association convention in Las Vegas, NV to gather information about the venture. After the convention, they were sold on the idea and made their application to the Town of Rochester Planning Board to get site plan approval for their project. 

In September 2004 they attended the IALEI Expo (International Association for the Leisure and Entertainment Industry), and gained even more momentum on the project.  In November 2004 they got the green light for the site plan and the real planning began.  Architects and contractors were hired and a business plan was written. 

They broke ground on the project in March 2004.  In August 2004 Len and Terry kicked off the “YouCanNameIt.com” campaign and the Teen Board of Directors at the Ulster County Fair.  Over 300 teens signed up for the Teen Board and they were organized into various sub-committees to help design every aspect of the facility.  Skateboarders designed the park, the Public Relations team helped sift through over 700 names that were submitted for the place, Food and Entertainment taste-tested foods for the snack bar and weighed in on their favorite arcade games, and Administration helped to set up the operation. 

In September 2005 Roller Roo made his first appearance at the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Business to Business Expo and helped to bring home the Rookie of the Year Award and Best in Show for the booth.  Shortly thereafter, Dave Lowrie was brought on board to help with the Sales/Marketing and hiring of staff.  

In November the winners of the You Can Name It contest were announced:  Kaitlyn and John Kelder of Accord had submitted the winning entry “Skate Time 209”.   In December, Mat Warner came on board to oversee the Skate Park operation. 

April of 2006, Mat attended the University of California at Berkely “Skateboard Instructor Certification” as well as the “Skateboard Camp Director Certification” 

The official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremonies were held Thursday, April 27, 2006 with the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce and various other politicians and invited guests. 

Most recently, Skate Time 209 was honored in early 2006 at the 6th Annual Youth Recognition Event as a Community Asset Builder by the Ulster County Youth Board.  

October 2006  Skate Time 209 is honored by the Ulster County Development Corporation and Ulster County Chamber of Commerce as Small Business of the Year at the 2nd Annual Business Recognition Awards

October 2006 Hudson Valley Magazine names Skate Time 209

"Best Place for a Kids Party"

as of 1-9-07