The city of Plano will host a grand-opening celebration Aug. 11 for its new skate park at Carpenter Park, 6701 Coit Road, Plano. The skate park will offer both street-style skating and bowl skating options. The park was designed by Newline Skate Parks and funded through a 2005 bond election, according to a city news release. The park will be free to use and will be open during Carpenter Park's operating hours. www.plano.gov