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McBride Skatepark Grand Opening in the LBC

McBride Skatepark Grand Opening – Long Beach, California, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Spohn Ranch’s fifth skatepark for the City of Long Beach celebrated its official grand opening this past weekend. It was an amazing day for Long Beach skateboarding and was summed up incredibly well by the Tony Hawk Foundation here. “Tony Hawk and a group of pro athletes joined … FULL POST »

Skatepark Building in Gardena!

Gardena, California – Johnson Park Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. “Los Angeles-based Spohn Ranch, a revered skatepark design/build firm, has broken ground on two new public skateboard parks in the City of Gardena, California. Several years in the making, the skateparks at Rowley and Johnson Parks are a vital element in the Recreation and Human Services Department’s plan to provide … 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 »

Santa Cruz, California – Felt Street Skate Spot

Santa Cruz, California – Felt Street Skate Spot , originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Officially open! Alright folks, this is about as small as a skate spot can be while still functioning properly. A park improvement plan for Felt Street Park in Santa Cruz, California called for a small skateboarding space in a 41′ x 57′ area. With our expertise, we … 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 »

Holland, Michigan – Smallenburg Skatepark Open!

Holland, Michigan – Smallenburg Skatepark Open!, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Thank goodness for the uncharacteristically warm weather the Midwest has been experiencing as of late, because the skateboarders of Holland, Michigan are getting some unexpected quality time at the new concrete skatepark. In 2011, Spohn Ranch was chosen as the skatepark designer and builder for the 10,000 square foot concrete … FULL POST »

Canandaigua, NY Skatepark Construction Progress

Canandaigua, New York Skatepark Construction Progress, uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This small community of roughly 12,000 residents in Western New York is now home to a 7,500 square foot concrete skatepark. A Spohn Ranch design/build project, construction is wrapping up as winter approaches – just enough time for a few sessions before the snow falls. Space restrictions, a tight budget and … FULL POST »

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 »