New Concrete Skatepark in Watts, California

Concrete Skate Spot – Watts, California (Los Angeles), originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In 2010, Spohn Ranch was proud to partner with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee to provide the youth of Watts, California with a skateboarding safe haven. The WLCAC’s dedication to improving quality of life in their neighborhood inspired us to create a unique environment that would accommodate … FULL POST »

Grand Opening of Henderson’s Morrell Skatepark

Morrell Skatepark – Henderson, Nevada, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. On Thursday, July 8, Spohn Ranch was proud to assist the City of Henderson, Nevada with the opening of their fifth skatepark. The day’s festivities included a dedication from Councilwoman Gerri Schroder and demonstrations from professional skateboarders and BMX riders. With a rich history of nationally-recognized recreational facilities, the City of … FULL POST »

PacSun Custom Skatepark Course

PacSun Custom Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In June of 2010, Spohn Ranch was called in to build a custom skatepark for bmx and skateboard demonstrations at PacSun’s Summer Solstice event at the Santa Monica Pier. As the leader in custom skateparks and vert ramps for special events, Spohn Ranch delivered another great course for this event. For further coverage … FULL POST »

Bixby Park Skate Spot – Long Beach, California

Bixby Park Skate Spot – Long Beach, California, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In 2010 Spohn Ranch donated a few Spohncrete pre-cast concrete pieces to a DIY skate spot at Bixby Park (Cherry Park) in Long Beach, California. Local skaters had turned this flat slab of concrete into their own home, but amateur construction techniques limited the potential of this spot. … FULL POST »

Michael K. Green Skatepark Becomes Valuable Community Asset

Long Beach, California Hybrid Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. The Michael K. Green Skatepark in Long Beach, California was completed in January and has quickly become a vibrant recreational space for Long Beach’s top skaters, as well as those who are just learning to ride. We stopped by the park yesterday for a quick session and had a great time … FULL POST »

Winter Sessions at the new West Dundee Skatepark

Huffman Skatepark – West Dundee, Illinois, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In between the Illinois blizzards, skaters have been braving the cold and enjoying some great sessions at the new skatepark in West Dundee. Once the weather improves, the final landscaping will be completed and the park will proudly host its official grand opening. Stay tuned for more details! This amazing … FULL POST »

14th Street Skatepark in Long Beach, CA Set to Open

Long Beach, California Hybrid Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. On Sunday, January 17th, the youth of Long Beach, California will officially have a brand new facility where they can exercise their passions and distract themselves from the hardships of living in what 1st District Councilman Robert Garcia called “one of the most dense and poor communities in Long Beach.” The … FULL POST »

Skate Session at Fort Irwin Skatepark

Fort Irwin Military Base Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. After building the Sidewinder Skatepark at the Fort Irwin Military Base about four months ago, we decided to head back to check up on the park and get in a nice skate session. With the integration of landscaping, trees, and decorative fencing – the park has become an inviting recreational space. … FULL POST »

1-Year Anniversary of LA Skate Plaza

LA Skate Plaza, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. This past week the Ambassador Series honored the 1-Year Anniversary of the grand opening of the LA Skate Plaza in Wilmington, California. Big thanks to Element Skateboards, HOT 106, X-Games winner Jake Brown, and especially the Ambassador Series who all helped put together this event for the youth of Wilmington. In 2008, Spohn … FULL POST »

Daytona Beach Skatepark Quickly Becoming a Destination Skatepark

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 … FULL POST »