Archive for November, 2009

Daytona Beach Skatepark Quickly Becoming a Destination Skatepark

November 23, 2009 Leave a Reply

5BORO Skateboards Southern Migration Tour, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks.

Only two weeks after the skatepark’s official grand opening, the Bethune Point Skatepark in Daytona Beach, Florida is quickly becoming a destination park for professional skateboarding teams and a wide diversity of skaters from around the East Coast.  5BORO Skateboards, a New York based skateboarding company, is doing a demo at the skatepark on December 1st as part of their Southern Migration Tour.

If you won’t be able to make it down to Daytona Beach for this demo, check out a few of the videos from the skatepark that are already popping up on youtube.  The unique skateable art pieces, authentic street-style elements like stairs and handrails, and ability to flow through the park are clearly a huge hit with the local skaters.  Check out the clips!

http://www.youtube.com/user/spohnranch2008#p/a/f/0/7FnE8w7jEPk

http://www.youtube.com/user/spohnranch2008#p/a/f/1/lIgfn3Ou-iE

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Daytona Beach Skatepark Grand Opening

November 16, 2009 Leave a Reply

Daytona Beach Skatepark Grand Opening, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks.

Daytona Beach’s premiere action sports facility is officially open!

The Bethune Point Skatepark in Daytona Beach, Florida was officially opened on Saturday November 7th – drawing in hundreds of skaters, families, and curious spectators. The skatepark, called the “finest skatepark in the country” by Recreation Director Percy Williamson, is now open daily for skaters and BMXers to enjoy.

The day’s festivities included speeches by Mayor Glenn Ritchey and City Commissioner Richard Shriver, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, demonstrations from local skaters, and separate BMX and skateboarding contests. Big shout-out to Maui Nix Surf/Skate Shop who ran the contests and donated all of the product for the winners.  Locals Only Surf Magazine also covered the event in their November Issue which can be viewed online here.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to support skateboarding and quality skateparks!

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Aaron Spohn’s Guest Column in Recreation Management

November 12, 2009 Leave a Reply

Daybreak Sculpture Garden, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks.

For the November issue of Recreation Management Magazine, Spohn Ranch Skateparks’ President and Founder, Aaron Spohn, was selected to write a guest column related to skateparks.  As a pioneering figure in the skatepark industry, Aaron has developed an in-depth understanding of what it takes to make a truly great skatepark come to fruition.

Municipal skateparks have come a long way since the early 1990’s and to make sure skateparks keep heading in the right direction, Aaron shared some words of wisdom in this issue with “10 Ways to Maximize your Skatepark”.  Watch for the article in the print version, or read it here on Recreation Management’s website.

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Daytona Beach Skatepark Grand Opening

November 5, 2009 1 Reply

Bethune Point Skatepark Daytona Beach, Florida, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks.

The new Bethune Point skatepark in Daytona Beach, Florida is all finished and set for the official grand opening this Saturday, November 7th at 10 a.m. With the finishing touches on the landscaping completed, this park is going to look amazing! More importantly though, this park is sure to quickly become one of Florida’s premiere action sports facilities – drawing in a wide range of skaters from across the country.

If the secret late-night sessions we’ve been hearing about are any indication, the grand opening is set to be a great day for skating!  See you there!

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Daybreak Skateable Art Path featured in Transworld Skateboarding Magazine

November 4, 2009 Leave a Reply

Daybreak Skateable Art Path featured in Transworld Skateboarding Magazine, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks.

Check out the December issue of Transworld Skateboarding that just hit the shelves! Featured in the “Small Talk” section is an amazing shot by Chriz Ortiz of World Industries’ newest rider Anthony Shetler. Shetler is busting a huge crooked grind on one of our skateable art pieces at the Daybreak Skate Path in South Jordan, Utah. The first of its kind, this unique spot features sculptural pieces integrated along a winding park path – the perfect mix of skating and aesthetics!

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