Wilmington to Rename Skate Park After Crash Victim

City Council to vote on honoring Alec Chambers, a professional skateboarder killed in 2025 incident.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:05pm

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A cinematic painting of an empty skate park with a lone skateboard resting on the ground, conveying a sense of melancholy and remembrance for a talented skateboarder who passed away.A memorial to a young life lost too soon, the renaming of Wilmington's skate park honors the legacy of a beloved local skateboarder.Wilmington Today

The Wilmington City Council will consider renaming the Greenfield Grind Skate Park to 'The Alec Chambers Skate Park of Wilmington' at its meeting on Tuesday. Chambers, a 32-year-old professional skateboarder, died in December 2025 after being hit by a Jeep while standing outside a local bar. Over 6,800 people signed a petition requesting the city rename the park in his memory.

Why it matters

The proposed name change is a way for the Wilmington community to honor Chambers' life and legacy as a talented skateboarder. The city's Naming Facilities Committee unanimously approved the change, recognizing Chambers as 'one of the best' who was 'taken too soon'.

The details

On December 30, 2025, Alec Chambers was standing outside Satellite Bar and Lounge when he was struck and killed by a Jeep driven by 34-year-old Michelle Lane Masiello. Masiello was charged with second-degree murder. Chambers' family and friends petitioned the city to rename the Greenfield Grind Skate Park in his honor, and over 6,800 signatures were submitted online supporting the change.

  • The Wilmington City Council will vote on the name change at its meeting on April 7, 2026.
  • Chambers died on December 30, 2025 after being hit by a vehicle outside a local bar.

The players

Alec Chambers

A 32-year-old professional skateboarder who was killed in a crash outside a Wilmington bar in 2025.

Michelle Lane Masiello

The 34-year-old driver of the Jeep that struck and killed Alec Chambers, charged with second-degree murder.

Wilmington City Council

The local government body that will vote on renaming the Greenfield Grind Skate Park to honor Alec Chambers.

David Joyner

A Wilmington City Councilmember who hopes the name change will serve as a memorial to Alec Chambers' life and talents.

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What they’re saying

“I hope that the name change can serve as a memorial to Alec's life, his skateboarding talents and career, and be a comfort to his family and friends.”

— David Joyner, Wilmington City Councilmember

What’s next

The Wilmington City Council will vote on the proposal to rename the Greenfield Grind Skate Park to 'The Alec Chambers Skate Park of Wilmington' at its meeting on April 7, 2026.

The takeaway

This name change is a meaningful way for the Wilmington community to honor the life and legacy of Alec Chambers, a talented professional skateboarder who was tragically killed in 2025. The overwhelming public support for the renaming demonstrates the impact Chambers had and the desire to preserve his memory.