Council says insurer will no longer cover skate park; equipment removal planned

Council member Barrett told the Smyrna Town Council on June 1 that the town’s insurer has informed staff it will no longer provide coverage for the skate park and that, as a result, staff are planning to remove the skate park equipment.

"We've heard from our insurance company. They basically told us they're no longer going to ensure the skate park," Barrett said. He described the decision as largely administrative and said staff believe removal of the equipment is necessary without insurance coverage. Barrett said the council can discuss whether to pursue a new skate park or upgrades in the coming weeks and months.

Councilors did not vote to allocate funds for a replacement at the meeting; Barrett said staff can complete removal administratively. The council offered to discuss future options for a replacement facility at a later date.

The meeting record contains no additional details about the insurer’s rationale for refusing coverage, the timeline for removal, or the estimated cost of dismantling and storage. Those details were not provided during the discussion and were described as administrative matters for staff to handle.