The Kweller family, along with supportive community members, cut the ribbon at the opening of the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark on July 27 at Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs. “It’s a bittersweet moment for me and Liz, but here we are standing on this dream that Dorian had to have a skatepark right in his backyard. To all the skaters from near and far, we’re so glad you’re here with us today. This is your park now, so let’s shred the DKZ,” concluded Ben.
PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY The Kweller family, along with supportive community members, cut the ribbon at the opening of the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark on July 27 at Founders Memorial Park in Dripping Springs. “It’s a bittersweet moment for me and Liz, but here we are standing on this dream that Dorian had to have a skatepark right in his backyard. To all the skaters from near and far, we’re so glad you’re here with us today. This is your park now, so let’s shred the DKZ,” concluded Ben.
PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY Community members gather with their skateboards and scooters at the grand opening of the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark. Dorian, 16, was killed in a car accident in February2023. Dripping Springs residents petitioned to have the skatepark named in his honor, due to his love of the sport, and the city council voted on Aug. 15, 2023, to approve the namesake.
PHOTO BY BRITTANY KELLEY Dorian’s parents, Ben, left, and Liz Kweller speak prior to the ribbon cutting at the DZK Memorial Skatepark. “Dorian loved community. He saw the potential in everyone and, more than anything, he loved connecting people,” said Liz.
