Replying to How old were you when you started riding park and am I too old to start?

I'm about to turn 27 (5'9 155lbs and pretty athletic) and started learning the ski basics this season (never skied before). Going downhill on greens and blues were kinda boring so I started beginner terrain parks.

Just recently spent a bunch of money on my own skis since rentals made me mad (I got Line Anthems, Look PX12, and Salomon SPK boots... thus I am set up for park). Now people are telling me and I am reading that I am too old to be doing/starting freestyle. Plus I keep hearing that I should really be an advanced skier before I should try park (again, I'm a beginner).

I don't plan on being a pro (obviously) I just want to have some fun, should I just block out the advice from others or should I keep going on greens and blues to get better? If that's the case It'll be harder for me since I bought park specific gear.

How old were you when you started riding park?