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Skatepark at Fort Bragg Military Base Opens

September 19, 2013

An iconic United States Army installation, Fort Bragg, is now home to one of the region’s most innovative facilities for skateboarding and BMX bike riding. The skatepark was built for the service men/women and their families as a positive recreational escape from the hardship of combat. The design is signature Spohn Ranch – well-rounded, with a solid balance of street and … FULL POST »

New Skatepark at Provo Community Center

September 18, 2013

Leveraging the resounding success of our skateable sculpture garden in South Jordan, Utah, Spohn Ranch was selected as the design-build partner for this modern plaza that sits on the grounds of the City of Provo’s new $32 million Aquatics Center. Problem soils and an existing bowl-centric park on the other side of town steered the design to an above-ground plaza … FULL POST »

Maple Grove, MN Skatepark Hosts Grand Opening

Our design/build project in Maple Grove, Minnesota is nearly finished! It integrates beautifully into the surrounding landscape and is already being hailed by many as the best skatepark in the Minnesota metro area.  The City of Maple Grove will celebrate an official grand opening on August 3 with a demo and contest hosted by Minneapolis-based 3rd Lair Skate Shop. A … FULL POST »

Sea Isle City, NJ Skatepark Revamp Complete

September 17, 2013

For years, Sea Isle City’s skatepark was nothing more than a handful of plywood ramps and a patch of rough asphalt. In 2012, the City decided enough was enough and recruited Spohn Ranch to engineer a solution that would modernize their space. A tight footprint (compounded by a fence on four sides) and strict State regulations made creating a contemporary … FULL POST »

BMX Tracks at The Summit Bechtel Reserve

September 16, 2013

The Boy Scouts of America were in for treat at the 2013 Jamboree. In addition to over 100,000 square feet of concrete designed for skateboarding, Spohn Ranch also designed and built over 250,000 square feet of sculpted earth for BMX and mountain boarding. The vast landscape includes a mix of race tracks, jump tracks and pump tracks offering riders of … FULL POST »

2013 Jamboree at The Summit Bechtel Reserve

In one sentence – the largest and most comprehensive project to ever face the action sports landscape.  The action sports facilities at the 10,000-acre Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia are an integral part of the $1 billion permanent home to the Boy Scouts of America’s quadrennial “Jamboree”, a national event that draws an estimated 75,000 visitors per day. When … FULL POST »

Holland Skate Plaza in Elizabeth, NJ Opens

Our third New Jersey design/build of the 2013 summer is substantially complete, and as of last week is now unofficially open for skating.  Skateboarders from throughout New York and New Jersey had been flocking to the park for weeks, hoping for a sneak peek at the unique terrain.  With the rest of the construction site almost finished as well, the … FULL POST »

Park Improvements at Palm Springs Skatepark

Now under new management by Action Park Alliance, the skatepark in Palm Springs, California is undergoing a face lift for a grand re-opening in October.  We were hired to add a number of new obstacles to the park, as well as make repairs and improvements to a few existing features. For many, the most important improvement is the work we’re … FULL POST »

Skate Plaza in Marquette, Michigan Nears Opening

July 20, 2013

  Our design/build project in Marquette, Michigan is nearly finished thanks to a community-wide effort to rake the soil surrounding the park and prepare it for hydro-seeding. Love seeing volunteer work like this, really gives the users a sense of ownership in their park! The park is officially opening September 27 at 6pm with a demo by professional skateboarder Steve … FULL POST »