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New El Monte Skatepark is a Work of Art

The new El Monte skatepark is more than a skatepark. It’s a work of art. Tapping into El Monte’s Art in Public Places fund, the skatepark continues Gibson Mariposa Park’s butterfly theme with sculpted concrete curving and winding in the shape of a butterfly. The artistic “butterfly bowl” is the focal point of the design, but colored concrete “stripes” flow … FULL POST »

Final Design Revealed for Manzanita Skatepark

With the Logan Wells Skatepark in the books, Spohn Ranch and the City of Anaheim are now gearing up for the Manzanita Skatepark. The skatepark design/build project is our 4th for the City of Anaheim and will be located in north-central Anaheim, an area currently underserved by public skateparks. Our canvas at Manzanita Park was challenging and tested our skatepark … FULL POST »

Spohn Ranch Finalizes Lake Street Skatepark Design

Spohn Ranch and the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Recreation and Parks are teaming up to renovate the skatepark at the Lake Street Community Center. Located between Echo Park and DTLA, the Community Center’s existing skatepark features a modest collection of wood ramps that are reaching the end of their lifespan. Our design/build project will expand upon the current … FULL POST »