After receiving word that the Village of Milford had reached their Phase 1 fundraising goal, our specialty craftsmen mobilized to the site, adjacent to Village offices, and began racing the clock to complete skatepark construction before the snow and cold temperatures crept in. Thanks to decades of experience, our veteran crew was able to execute construction ahead of schedule and … FULL POST
Spohn Ranch’s concrete craftsmen have wrapped up construction of the Ed Day Memorial Skatepark in Gibson City, Illinois, just in time before winter weather sets in. The 4,000 square foot concrete skatepark pays tribute to former alderman Ed Day who passed in 2017 and whose surviving family has been fundraising and advocating ever since. Gibson City’s new skatepark flows freely … FULL POST
Our 9th Iowa skatepark project is officially complete at American Legion Park and has put the City of West Des Moines on the Iowa skateboarding map. The skatepark design was heavily shaped by a narrow and linear footprint, but our process, including an “open house” input session with the local skateboarding community, generated a modern layout with a healthy mix … FULL POST
On October 1st the City of Waterloo and its skateboarding community celebrated the official opening of the new Riverside Skatepark designed and built by Spohn Ranch. Located between Joe Straub Memorial Field and the Cedar River, Waterloo’s new 8,000 square foot concrete skatepark replaced flood-battered wood ramps and is already drawing skateboarders and other wheel sports athletes from across Iowa. … FULL POST
On August 22nd, the City of Norfolk, Nebraska officially cut the ribbon on their new concrete skatepark designed and built by Spohn Ranch. The 10,000 square foot skatepark replaced an outdated facility with aging metal ramps and is now signature Spohn Ranch, featuring a mix of street and transition style terrain and a colorful aesthetic. Click here view the Norfolk … FULL POST
Shoreview, Minnesota’s skatepark, once a modest collection of wood ramps tucked away in a corner, is now a state-of-the-art facility proudly displayed at the entrance to Shoreview Commons Park. This thoughtful change in location and a modern skatepark design has led skateboarders from across Minnesota to flock to this small Twin Cities suburb for a piece of the action. When … FULL POST
Enid, Oklahoma’s skatepark will soon be landing this small Oklahoma community on the skateboarding map with a modern skatepark design from Spohn Ranch. Facilities adjacent to the existing skatepark are scheduled to expand, which tasked City of Enid officials with finding a new home for the community’s skateboarders and wheel sports athletes. Rather than just relocate the modest collection of … FULL POST
Gibson City, Illinois’ skatepark will break ground in September and become a permanent tribute to the life and spirit of former alderman Ed Day who tragically passed away in 2017. After noticing a group of skateboarders frequently gather outside one of his properties, Ed’s goal was to create a safe place for Gibson City’s youth to ride and enjoy the … FULL POST
The Jewett Park Skatepark’s highly-anticipated renovation is complete and will officially open to the public on July 6. While Spohn Ranch’s skatepark construction scope was completed last fall, the skatepark was just one component of a larger revitalization project for Deerfield’s Jewett Park, so local skateboarders had to wait patiently for the rest of the project to wrap up. The … FULL POST
West Des Moines’, Iowa first concrete skatepark breaks ground later this month at American Legion Park. The 5,000 square foot skatepark will transform a linear footprint formerly occupied by a wooden half-pipe that was removed in 2019 due to maintenance issues. Recognizing Spohn Ranch’s highly-regarded skatepark design-build portfolio across Iowa, including Young’s Park Skatepark and Bailey Park Skatepark, the City … FULL POST
