We are off to Greenville for the first public input session on the new Action Park.
Spread the word and see you there.
SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION - BARBADOS
Construction is complete in Barbados! Stay tuned for Grand Opening details.
SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION - DUBUQUE, IA
Rain delays have not stopped the progress in Dubuque, IA. We were on site this week to check on the status and loved what we saw. Stay tuned for more updates.
PUBLIC INPUT MEETING - QUINCY, MA
We are excited to be heading out to Quincy to discuss their new Skatepark project. Spread the word and let us know what you would like to see in the Skatepark.
SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION: GROUND BREAKING - Dubuque, IA
The City of Dubuque and Kids In Dubuque Skate (KIDS) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new skate park project at Flora Park at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 16.
The public is invited to attend the event which will be held at the project site on Flora Park Road, accessible from Wilbricht Lane on the north side of Flora Park. The event will include remarks from Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol; Parks and Recreation Commission Chairperson Jennifer Tigges, Laura Bies, a member of the KIDS Board of Directors; and Park Division Manager Stephen Fehsal.
You can find a fly-through of the design on our youtube channel.
The project includes a concrete skate park with security lighting, drinking fountain, ADA parking space, storm water management features, and fiber optic connectivity and security cameras.
The approximately $850,000 project is being funded by $600,000 in City of Dubuque funds and more than $250,000 in private donations collected by the KIDS in Dubuque Skate Organization. Construction is scheduled to be completed by December 2018.
SKATEPARK OPENING: IMPERIAL, NEBRASKA
Imperial Skatepark has been opened for less than a month and has already been coined the most popular recreational facility of the City. Lead by a dedicated group of 10 to 12 year olds, Team Hot Wheels, the Imperial Skatepark is a great example of what can be accomplished with a little hard work and determination. After a few false starts and being told they could not afford concrete Imperial - Nebraska is now home to a 5,000 sq. ft. custom Skatepark.
We want to give a big shout out to Artisan Skateparks, our build partner on this project. The crew were not only professional and respectful but truly became a part of the local community. They went above and beyond during construction, mentoring the young skaters, explaining the construction process and giving them the opportunity to help with construction. The Skatepark is located in Campbell Park on on West 6th St. in Imperial, Nebraska.
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Artisan Skateparks and Team Hot Wheels
“The park is fabulous and it is used enthusiastically by dozens of people every day. The community is very proud of what has been accomplished and your organization was key in helping us get where we are today. Thank you ”
A Tony Hawk Foundation grant recipient.
Farm Pond Grand Opening
Join us on Go Skateboarding Day at Farm Pond Skatepark in Framingham, MA. They will be having their official grand opening June 21st from 4 -6pm.
Skatepark location 99 Dudley Road, Framingham, MA 01702
W.O.L.F. SKATEPARK OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING
The official grand opening for the W.O.L.F. Skatepark in Scottsdale, Arizona is this Saturday at 10AM. Join us for Skate Demos and Clinics held by Las ChicAZ and AZPX Skateboards. Stop by and check out the newest Skatepark in Arizona.
Location: 11725 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 10AM - March 10th, 2018
Skatepark Categories
We are often asked what is the difference between a Skate Spot and a Skate park, the answer is size. Below is a brief description of the different categories of Skateparks.
RESIDENTIAL
These Skateparks range from 1,500 to 4,000 sq. ft. and are catered to that particular client's needs.
- Backyard Skate Spot
- Skate-able Pools
SKATE DOT
This is the smallest skate-able space possible. A single structure that uses the existing site, incorporating into larger park infrastructures.
SKATE SPOT
These small parks (typical 500 - 4,500 sq. ft. ) offer the ease of design and engineering while providing an area for local users to practice.
- Commonly used in conjunction with a larger skate-park, to better serve the local users
- Designed to be site specific
- Incorporation of local skate-able elements
- Use of local materials
- Quality over quantity
- Limited funding solutions
Skate spots offer a refined and creative approach to small skateparks that appeal to both skateboarders and non-skateboards alike.
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
Smaller sites (5,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. - equivalent of a set of tennis courts) distributed around the city to provide recreational opportunities for beginners and intermediate skill level users in the neighborhoods.
COMMUNITY PARKS
Large sites (10,000 - 20,000 sq. ft. ) which will accommodate all skill levels and more users at any given time. These sites would provide more amenities (restrooms, on-site parking, spectator areas, etc.), as they will serve more as a destination than the neighborhood park.
REGIONAL PARKS
A single large facility (20,000 sq. ft.) that will accommodate many users at once, it could be lighted and possibly serve as a venue for competitions. Regional Parks should be centrally located and will become destination points for skaters and BMX riders throughout the nation.