pearl jam bassist - skate park

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.”
Reportedly, Ament and his professional skateboarding pals will host a big event at the park next spring.