Client Testimonials
Dunlap Skate Plaza Washington Township, PA
“Our insurance company’s senior risk representative inspected the skate park yesterday and said it was the best looking skate park that he has ever seen. He loved it. He checked out all the edges and said all were perfect. He loved the granite element. Thank you again for building our community a great skate park. If you need references at any time you know where we are. “
Michael Christopher, Township Manager
Centennial Skatepark – Lemont, Illinois
“Spohn Ranch worked well with user groups to define and design the Park. Spohn Ranch worked with park maintenance staff to build a solid long-term investment in our community that was relatively maintenance free. Spohn Ranch worked with the local elected officials to ensure they were heard about safety, fiscal responsibility and FUN! Simply you always want the biggest bang for your buck; with Spohn Ranch we believe we got it.”
Brian Sullivan, Executive Director
Fort Irwin Military Base/ National Training Center – Fort Irwin, California
“There are not enough words to adequately say thank you to each and every one of you for your support of our Fort Irwin Community. People on post can only say wonderful things about the design, the project and the incredible skaters who showed up for the event. Each of you made a huge difference in the lives of our soldiers and their families yesterday. The skatepark is having a huge impact on our children and soldiers who need a place for recreation. On behalf of our soldiers, families and civilians – thank you for your generosity, talents, and heart!”
Jackie Hoggins, Fort Irwin Marketing Chief
Hot Spot Skatepark – Spartanburg, South Carolina
“Skate Park Supervisor Jay Crouch wasn’t surprised that more than 1,000 skaters have visited the park since the 21,000-square-foot concrete facility opened. “It’s exactly what I expected,” Crouch said. “A lot of people didn’t expect this type of turnout, but the skateboarders did. Those who come find an amazing park with a great atmosphere and good transitions. It’s a park that was well put together.” Crouch said the park has had visitors from across the state, North Carolina, Georgia, California and one from South Africa who was visiting family in Spartanburg. “We’ve been pulling people from everywhere,” said Brian Wofford, city parks and recreation superintendent. “The vision was this would be an asset for the local community, but we’ve been able to attract a much broader audience. It’s really exceeded our expectations.”
Excerpt from Go Upstate Magazine article by Lynne P. Shackleford August 17, 2009
David L. Dirske Skatepark – Holland, Michigan
“My tax dollars went to help pay for this and I’m happy about that, even if I’m too old to use it” said Park Township resident Kim Kotowski. Township Parks and Recreation Director Barb Burmeister said it took two years to get the park built because the township and everyone involved wanted to do it right. “We used a professional skate board park design firm to design it. We took our time and did everything first-rate so it would be a great skateboard park,” Burmeister said. Skateboarder Faust Fernandez, 17, a West Ottawa High School senior, said it is the type of park skateboarders long for. “I think it’s great,” said Fernandez, who has been boarding for five years.
Excerpt from The Grand Rapids Press article by Jeff Haywood June 25, 2009
Possum Creek Skatepark Gainesville, FL
“Having the opportunity to work with Spohn Ranch was truly a dream relationship. From day one, we talked about a vision of a grand skate plaza that would be considered one of the premier facilities in North Central Florida and every which way beyond. A class facility that would cater to young and old, boys and girls and beginners to the highly skilled. A feature that would draw praise as well as curiosity. A venue that could hold events and tournaments for all the community to enjoy, as well as for those from out of town.
With the excitement, dedication and love shown by Spohn Ranch, it’s no wonder the facility turned out to be a gorgeous skatepark. The mere fact that your team was able to construct such a facility in less than 60 days was a miracle to me. You knew the City was tight on time due to a $400,000 grant and you kept your promise, which to me was never in doubt. Night and day your team worked to make the City’s dream skatepark a reality. After creatively designing for those that are just beginning to the top riding experts, everything seemed to fall right into place.
As we’ve all heard time and time again, the proof is in the pudding. All anyone needs to do is drive by the skatepark at anytime during day light hours and the proof is clearly evident. Droves of kids and adults skateboarding, in-line skating, BMX riding, and scooter riding. Moms, Dads, Grandmas and Grandpas clicking snap shots of their heroes. Some people just dropping by to watch with their lunch. It’s by far the most amazing skatepark we could have possibly wished for. This has been reinforced through articles in our local newspaper and TV news stories. Not to mention articles that have been written and sent to the editor by citizens commenting on the awesomeness of the park.
It’s been a great process and I can’t tell you how lucky I was to work with Spohn Ranch. You guys and ladies are the top of the pop. You could see our vision and put it on the ground in record-breaking fashion. I hope that in the upcoming months that visitors from other communities drop in to see our skate park and say, we need to go back home, get with our city leaders for funding and then contact Spohn Ranch so we can have our own state-of-the-art skate park for our community.
What a dream come true! I hope that everyone in the Spohn Ranch headquarters looks at this park, stands up and gives themselves a great big pat on the back because you folks are the cream of the crop.”
Patrick J. Byrne, Project Manager
