Pearl Jam Skate Park

10/19/2010
. (Gibson) Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has opened a skate park in his hometown of Big Sandy, Montana, according to The Great Falls Tribune. The rocker donated $40,000 to fund the park's construction and was at the site for its unveiling last week.

Ament has been a skater since 1976. He said he plans on donating boards, helmets and pads to local children who can't afford to buy their own.

"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," he said. "My dad helped me build ramps, now I can give kids around here something else to do." - more on this story

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