Honoring Kirk Robinson at re-dedicated skate park

July 29, 2022 12:30 pm
On July 28, the city of Mercer Island re-dedicated the local skate park in Kirk Robinson’s memory. The ceremony honored Robinson and his family at the Mercerdale Park skate spot, which is now named “Kirk Robinson Skate Park.” Robinson passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at the age of 42 from stage four metastatic melanoma. He was a lifelong skateboarder who made an impact with his community involvement and more. Photos courtesy of Jim Hood
On July 28, the city of Mercer Island re-dedicated the local skate park in Kirk Robinson’s memory. The ceremony honored Robinson and his family at the Mercerdale Park skate spot, which is now named “Kirk Robinson Skate Park.” Robinson passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at the age of 42 from stage four metastatic melanoma. He was a lifelong skateboarder who made an impact with his community involvement and more. Photos courtesy of Jim Hood

On July 28, the city of Mercer Island re-dedicated the local skate park in Kirk Robinson’s memory. The ceremony honored Robinson and his family at the Mercerdale Park skate spot, which is now named “Kirk Robinson Skate Park.” Robinson passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at the age of 42 from stage four metastatic melanoma. He was a lifelong skateboarder who made an impact with his community involvement and more. Photos courtesy of Jim Hood

Lori and Gary Robinson attend the re-dedication ceremony of the Mercer Island skate park in honor of their son, Kirk, on July 28 at Mercerdale Park. It is now named “Kirk Robinson Skate Park.” Kirk passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at the age of 42 from stage four metastatic melanoma. Photo courtesy of Joy Matsuura

Lori and Gary Robinson attend the re-dedication ceremony of the Mercer Island skate park in honor of their son, Kirk, on July 28 at Mercerdale Park. It is now named “Kirk Robinson Skate Park.” Kirk passed away on Oct. 4, 2019, at the age of 42 from stage four metastatic melanoma. Photo courtesy of Joy Matsuura