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UTAH’S TECH BOOM FUELS LEHI’S STATE-OF-THE-ART SKATEPARK

October 31, 2016

Over the past decade, Central Utah’s Lehi City has experienced unprecedented growth, fueled by an influx of tech companies. City officials have been smart to not solely prioritize economic development however. An effort to provide more family-friendly recreational facilities revealed Lehi was missing an important modern amenity – a skatepark. With both land and funds available, a professional skatepark designer … FULL POST »

Spohn Ranch and Anaheim double up on greatness

October 4, 2016

What do you get when you combine firetrucks, free helmets and a massive crowd of local youth? The Schweitzer Skatepark Grand Opening in Anaheim, CA! With the incredible donation from Disneyland and the brilliance of the City of Anaheim, the second skatepark was grandly opened on 20th of September. The first park in Anaheim also designed and built by Spohn … FULL POST »

When a skatepark gives you oranges, you skate them!

August 25, 2016

On Thursday, August 11, we had the pleasure of celebrating the grand opening of Palm Lane Skatepark – the first of our two collaborations with the City of Anaheim and Disneyland Resort. We arrived early Thursday morning to the Spohn Ranch build crew performing a meticulous cleaning and final inspection, prior to the park’s public unveiling.  An excited crowd of local youth was … FULL POST »

Out With the Old, In With New – Dublin, Ohio Skatepark

August 5, 2016

The new Coffman Park Skatepark in Dublin, Ohio is now open! Although Spohn Ranch’s construction scope wrapped in March, the City asked local skateboarders to remain patient while adjacent facilities remained unfinished. As evidenced in Nick Adams’ photos below, the new skatepark’s smooth finish and unique terrain is already generating significant buzz across Ohio. To view more photos, visit the Dublin Skatepark page in our … FULL POST »

Skatepark Built in Honor of Councilman Dan Dever

July 28, 2016

The City of Othello, Washington honored the late Dan Dever in style by building the skatepark he fought for during his tenure as City Councilman. The 6,000 square foot skatepark adds recreational diversity to the existing baseball, tennis, basketball, swimming and hockey facilities that comprise Lions Park. With flowing lines, the skatepark features Spohn Ranch’s signature fusion of street and … FULL POST »

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Bayonne, New Jersey turns bad luck into new skatepark

July 18, 2016

Have you heard the saying “When one door closes, another door opens”? In the case of Bayonne, NJ when one skatepark closed, another one opened. Bayonne’s indoor skatepark “The Bridge” was a second home for many local youth, so when it sadly closed its doors in 2015 it created a void in the skateboard community. Local skate shop owner Gary … FULL POST »

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Cicero Skatepark rises above State of Illinois budget crisis

July 13, 2016

The State of Illinois’ ongoing budget crisis has significantly hindered the development of new public skateparks across Illinois over the past few years. The Town of Cicero, located just southwest of downtown Chicago, thankfully rose above the State’s shortcomings and funded the construction of a new community park at the intersection of 18th St and S Laramie Ave. Dubbed the … FULL POST »

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Tillamook Skatepark charges ahead along Oregon Coast

June 10, 2016

The City of Tillamook, Oregon, known more for dairy farms and delicious cheese than skateboarding and BMX bikes, will soon be home to a 6,000 square foot concrete skatepark at Goodspeed Park. After being selected as the City’s skatepark designer and builder via a nationwide competition, we engaged in a collaborative skatepark design process with local skateboarders and BMX bike … FULL POST »

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Going From flat to fabulous in Oak Lawn, Illinois

April 22, 2016

With a proud history of skatepark construction in the State of Illinois, Spohn Ranch was the clear choice for the Village of Oak Lawn as they embarked on a skatepark renovation project. The aging wood ramps at Worthbrook Park had reached the end of their lifespan and it was time for a modern approach. The concrete slab was in good … FULL POST »

State-of the-art concrete skatepark in Sykesville

April 5, 2016

Historic Sykesville, Maryland, with a population of only 4,500, will soon boast a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark designed and built by Spohn Ranch. Our work, which included design, steel fabrication, drainage, earthwork and concrete, would not have been possible without the pioneering efforts of a local group of skateboarders who transformed a concrete slab at South Branch Park into a DIY … FULL POST »