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