It’s not a mirage, after two decades of contemplation, the Victorville Skatepark is officially open. The 15,000 square foot skatepark blends into the site’s challenging topography via a series of flowing elevation changes, a variety of street elements, and an 8’ deep bowl with Tedder Stone pool coping. Often overlooked site amenities like lights and spectator seating were an important … FULL POST
The long overdue Victorville Skatepark is officially under construction at Doris Davies Park. Spohn Ranch’s years of hard work began with a feasibility study and site selection process in 2015. After evaluating several potential sites, Doris Davies Park was recommended as the best location for Victorville’s first skatepark due to its visibility, existing infrastructure and wide-open design canvas. A comprehensive … FULL POST
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
Spohn Ranch and the City of LA have officially opened the Harbor City Skatepark! Located at Harbor City Park, between Torrance and Carson, the new 11,000 square foot concrete skatepark has been earning rave reviews from skateboarders across the South Bay since opening on Go Skateboarding Day, June 21st. Before our design/build expertise took over, the project was made possible … FULL POST
After several years of hard work, the Castaic Skatepark is now open! On February 27, Spohn Ranch was joined by the Los Angeles County officials and 100+ skateboarders as we officially cut the ribbon on a modern skateable landscape at the Castaic Sports Complex. The Castaic Skatepark blends seamlessly into our design canvas at the Complex with concrete pathways that … FULL POST
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
A stone’s throw east of Los Angeles lies the City of Rosemead – home to over 50,000 residents, but up until 3/25/17, no skatepark. As one of the last Los Angeles-area cities without a public skatepark, city officials knew if they were going to wait this long, they had to do it right. First step was contacting the professional skatepark builders … FULL POST
