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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 »

Ft. Lewis, Washington Officially Under Construction!

Ft. Lewis, Washington Officially Under Construction!, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Our 16,000 square foot design/build skate plaza in Fort Lewis, Washington is officially under construction. The custom bump-to-bump is being shaped and painted to replicate Mt. Rainier, which will serve as the skate plaza’s beautiful backdrop. Stay tuned for updates from the Spohn Ranch Skateparks build crew!

Rialto, CA Skatepark Construction Progressing

  Rialto, California – Skatepark Construction Progress, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. As anticipation from the local skate (and bike!) community continues to mount, Rialto, California’s new skatepark is in the final stages of construction. A Spohn Ranch design/build project, this 16,000 square foot park is currently awaiting some final perimeter landscaping and detail work. A cornerstone of the Fergusson Park … FULL POST »

Oskaloosa, Iowa Skatepark Races Old Man Winter

Oskaloosa, Iowa Skatepark Construction Progress, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Construction is nearing the finish line on Oskaloosa, Iowa’s new concrete skatepark, designed and built by Spohn Ranch Skateparks. As the days get shorter and Iowa’s notoriously brutal winters loom ever closer, the race is on to complete construction before the snow falls. Last week it was all hands on deck … 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 »

Construction Begins On Bemidji’s New Skate Plaza

Bemidji, Minnesota Community Skate Plaza, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This Monday, Spohn Ranch field crews will begin executing on Site Design Group’s unique vision for Minnesota’s first public skate plaza. As construction officially begins on Bemidji’s new skatepark, the local skate/bmx community will be eagerly waiting for the day their wheels can make first contact with the sparkling new concrete. … FULL POST »