Josh Bobby of Butler joined friends Andrew Parker, Rob Parker and Tim Gilliand and others to update the Pyramid corner skate ramp at Father Marinaro Park Friday, October 9, 2020.

The South Side Park Group has spent the past year getting donations from clubs and organizations, and holding yard sales to raise money to fix skateboard ramps at Father Marinaro Park in Butler.

Plans the volunteer, nonprofit group had to raise money this spring were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it looked like the group would have to continue looking anywhere they could for money to maintain the skate park.

The group’s plans and focus changed after Butler City Council negotiated and approved the sale of the South Side playground, which is adjacent to Father Marinaro Park, to the Berean Bible Chapel for a new church.

When the group begins fundraising next year, the effort will focus on creating a playground for disabled children as well as maintaining the skate ramps.

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