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PEARL JAM Bassist Opens Skateboard Park In Hometown

October 18, 2010

The Pulse of Radio reports that PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament has opened up a skateboard park in his hometown of Big Sandy, Montana. According to the Great Falls Tribune, he funded the $40,000 project and was at the park last week for the grand opening. He plans to donate skateboards and safety equipment, such as helmets and pads, to local children who can't afford their own gear.

Ament, who started skating in 1976, said, "As small towns get smaller and smaller, I think it becomes more important for kids to have something to do outside of just school sports. My dad helped me build ramps, now I can give kids around here something else to do."

Next spring, Ament plans to host an event at the park with some of his professional skateboarding friends.

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