Final Design for Oskaloosa, Iowa’s Skatepark

  City of Oskaloosa, Iowa – Final Skatepark Design, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Spohn Ranch is proud to announce that construction is officially underway on the first public skatepark in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Selected as the skatepark design/build contractor in the winter of 2010, Spohn Ranch joined an integrated team of engineers and landscape architects who were drafting a unique vision … FULL POST »

Dew’s Portland, Oregon Street Course Revealed

  Dew Tour 2011 – Portland, Oregon Street Skate, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. As the Dew Tour rolled into Portland, Oregon with the first “Skate Street” event of the season, our goal was to create a modern, street-inspired course that would continue to complement the Dew Tour’s unique contest format – a combination of a timed run and an organized … FULL POST »

Breaking Ground on Long Beach’s First Skate Plaza

  Final Design for McBride Skate Plaza – Long Beach, California, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Construction of Spohn Ranch’s Fifth Skatepark for the City of Long Beach is Underway at McBride Park Since skateboarding first made its way to Long Beach in the 1970s, local youth have consistently earned a reputation for approaching skateboarding with an unmistakable level of passion … FULL POST »

Final Design for Oregon, Illinois’ New Skate Plaza

  Oregon, Illinois – Park West Skate Plaza Design, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Fresh off the overwhelming success of our new concrete skatepark in Aurora, Spohn Ranch is proud to present the final design renderings for our latest Illinois design/build skatepark project in Oregon, Illinois. At roughly 6,000 square feet of skateable concrete, this innovative plaza design balances unique lines, … FULL POST »

Final Skatepark Design for Hansen Dam

  Los Angeles, California – Hansen Dam Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. Our home City of Los Angeles, California has been blessed with an explosion of public skateparks over the past few years. While few are complaining about the 20+ parks available to ride, the recent wave of skatepark construction has been focused almost exclusively on plaza-based terrain, similar to … FULL POST »

Final Skatepark Design for North Laurel, Maryland

North Laurel, Maryland, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. As construction charges ahead on North Laurel, Maryland’s new 45 acre multi-service recreation center, we are proud to unveil the final design renderings for the park’s 12,000 square foot concrete skatepark. Collaborating with local landscape architects, Mahan Rykiel, our design process combined public design workshops and social media interfaces for a robust dialogue … FULL POST »

Final Design for Woodland Park, Colorado Skatepark and Freestyle BMX Dirt Track

Final Design for Woodland Park, Colorado Skatepark and Freestyle BMX Dirt Track, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. The fenced-in lot with cheese-grater asphalt and dilapidated wood/metal ramps that Woodland Park’s skateboarders and BMX bike riders used to call home, will soon be no more.  Thankfully they will have a new place to go – a bigger, more challenging and more aesthetically-pleasing … FULL POST »

Revised Final Design for The Dalles, Oregon

The Dalles, Oregon, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. In summer of 2010, Spohn Ranch was selected as the highest-ranking respondent to a request for proposals for the design/build of a state-of-the-art skatepark in The Dalles, Oregon. Today, we proudly present our final design for the new concrete skatepark to be located at Thompson Park. After engaging in a thoughtful and collaborative … FULL POST »

Final Skatepark Design for Rialto, California

Final Skatepark Design for Rialto, Californi, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. From everyone at Spohn Ranch, we are proud to present the final renderings for our design/build project in Rialto, California. With construction just getting underway, we are blessed to watch the countless visions, ideas and sketches that had captivated our minds for the past several months finally transform into a … FULL POST »

Final Design for Titusville, FL Concrete Skatepark

Final Design for Titusville, Florida Concrete Skatepark, originally uploaded by spohnranchskateparks. As construction gets underway, the Spohn Ranch design department has completed the final renderings for our latest design/build project in Titusville, Florida. Artfully integrated into Marine Park’s waterfront recreation complex, this 6,500 square foot skate plaza boasts a diversity of modern street terrain, as well as a 4’ butter-smooth … FULL POST »