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SKATEPARK CONSTRUCTION AT MONITOR PARK IN LOS ANGELES

Our latest Los Angeles skatepark build, in the Watts neighborhood, is charging ahead as the construction crew wraps up concrete work this week.  The 6,000 square foot skatepark is a collaboration with EPT Design and the Trust for Public Land and is expected to wrap construction in the coming weeks. The skatepark is just one component of a larger revitalization … FULL POST »

New Skatepark in Miami, Florida

Miami, Florida – North Trail Park, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. The crew is just wrapping up our fourth concrete skatepark in Miami Dade County. Tight little rectangular space, nestled in-between walking paths and basketball courts, but will definitely be a fun one! The park features a hipped mini-ramp, multiple stair-sets, an a-frame combo and some sculptural manual pads – should … FULL POST »

Cole Park Skatepark in Alamosa, Colorado

Cole Park Skatepark – Alamosa, Colorado, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In 2011, Spohn Ranch was chosen among six of the nation’s top skatepark builders as the highest-ranking respondent to a request for proposals in Alamosa, Colorado.  Since then, we’ve engaged in a comprehensive and collaborative design process with the local youth, working towards an inspiring final design. Now this design/build … FULL POST »

Wakefield’s Concrete Addition Coming Along

Fairfax County, VA – Wakefield Park Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Construction of the 6,000 square foot addition to Wakefield Park Skatepark in Annandale, Virginia is coming along nicely as the Spohn Ranch crew has finished pouring all of the elements. Our crew will now move onto forming and rebar for the concrete flatwork that will connect all of the … FULL POST »

Los Angeles’ Hansen Dam Skatepark Now Open!

The Spohn Ranch family is proud to announce that our latest Los Angeles design/build project, Hansen Dam Skatepark, is officially open as of last week. Several long months in the making, the joyous experience of taking down the construction fencing was only surpassed by our predictable next step…riding the park! Working with our 10+ year client, Los Angeles Recreation and … FULL POST »

Orizaba Park Skate Spot – Official Grand Opening!

Orizaba Park Skate Spot – Official Grand Opening!, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Our latest skatepark design/build project for the City of Long Beach, California is officially open as of this past Saturday’s ribbon cutting ceremony. Although the skateboarding area at Orizaba Park is quite small at only 3,600 square feet (45’ x 80’) it was definitely the highlight of the … FULL POST »

Riverside, California – Temescal Valley Skate Spot

Riverside County, California – Temescal Valley Skate Spot, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Construction of the skate spot that is part of the new Temescal Valley Sports Complex is coming along swiftly, with only flatwork remaining as January comes to a close. A welcome addition to Riverside County, California’s diverse collection of skateparks, this 4,000 square foot skate spot takes an … FULL POST »

City of Sylvania, Ohio – Final Skatepark Design

  City of Sylvania, Ohio – Final Skatepark Design, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Our project in Sylvania, Ohio is officially under construction in collaboration with A.A. Boos & Sons General Contractors.  Spohn Ranch’s 8,000 square foot space was heavily influenced by input from local skateboarders who drew inspiration from local skate spots and nearby public skateparks.   Spohn Ranch’s project … FULL POST »